Urdu Report Desk
Pakistan secured a major victory over England on October 20, 2026, beating the visitors by 87 runs in the second match of a tri-nation series. The win marked Pakistan’s first ODI victory over England in seven years.
After posting 302 for nine in their allotted innings, Pakistan bowled England out for 215, with spinner Arafat Minhas delivering an outstanding all-round performance.
Arafat Minhas Stars with Bat and Ball
Arafat Minhas was the standout performer for Pakistan, taking six wickets and scoring 59 runs off 58 balls. His contribution with both bat and ball played a crucial role in securing the victory.
Haris Rauf claimed two wickets, while Naseem Shah took one as Pakistan’s bowlers restricted England to 215.
For England, Tom Banton top-scored with 57 runs, while Ben Duckett made 45. Joe Root contributed 33 runs, and Sam Curran added 27.
Hasan Nawaz Leads Pakistan’s Batting
Earlier, England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to field, sending Pakistan in to bat.
Pakistan posted 302 for nine, setting England a target of 303 runs. Hasan Nawaz led the batting effort with an impressive 79 off 74 balls.
Arafat Minhas supported him with 59 off 58 deliveries, while Faheem Ashraf provided late acceleration with an aggressive 39 off 26 balls.
Saad Baig scored 35, and Babar Azam contributed 34 runs. Fakhar Zaman was dismissed without scoring, Saim Ayub made eight, and Salman Agha added 16.
England Fall Short of 303-Run Target
England struggled to keep pace with the required scoring rate and were eventually dismissed for 215, falling 87 runs short of the target.
Pakistan’s bowling attack kept taking wickets, with Arafat Minhas leading the way with six dismissals. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah also contributed to England’s collapse.
The result gave Pakistan a significant boost in the tri-nation series after their victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match.
Harry Brook Outlines England’s Strategy
Speaking at the toss, England captain Harry Brook said his team would aim to restrict Pakistan to the lowest possible total. He also confirmed that Adil Rashid had been included in the playing XI.
England head coach Brendon McCullum described playing cricket in the subcontinent as a challenge, saying teams must develop different strategies to adapt to local conditions.
He also acknowledged Pakistan’s strength at home and stressed the need for England to prepare thoroughly for the contest.
First ODI Meeting Since 2023
Pakistan and England were meeting in the ODI format for the first time since 2023. The match also marked their first ODI encounter on Pakistani soil in 17 years.
According to the supplied report, the two teams had played 92 ODIs against each other before this match. England had won 57, Pakistan 32, while three matches had ended without a result.
Pakistan entered the contest after defeating Sri Lanka in the first match of the tri-nation series. The victory over England strengthened the team’s position in the competition.
