Arafat Minhas takes six wickets as Pakistan beat England by 87 runs
Arafat Minhas's all-round performance of 59 and 6 for 40 ended England's unbeaten run in bilateral ODI series since the 2023 World Cup.
Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the ODI tri-series opener in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Arafat Minhas scored 59 and then took six wickets for 40 runs as England were bowled out for 215 while chasing 303. The spinner removed the last five England wickets including a hat-trick across consecutive deliveries.
England reached 91 for 0 inside 15 overs before losing their last seven wickets for 50 runs. Ben Duckett and Tom Banton each scored 47 before Harry Brook was dismissed for 5. Joe Root made 33 and Sam Curran 27 before Arafat triggered the collapse.
England face Sri Lanka in their second tri-series match on Thursday at the same venue. Pakistan have won both their matches in the tournament so far.