Pakistan defeats England in Rawalpindi ODI
Pakistan beat England in the first match of a tri-series in Rawalpindi, with Arafat Minhas scoring 59 runs and taking 6-40. England struggled with multiple fielding errors and a batting collapse, losing their final seven wickets for just 50 runs.
What happened
- Earlier
Arafat Minhas breaks a 41-year-old national record by taking 5/32 during his ODI debut against Australia in May 2026 [2].
- 25 Oct, 07:30 UTC
Pakistan defeats England in Rawalpindi, with Minhas becoming the third Pakistani player to score a half-century and take five or more wickets in one ODI [2].
What you need to know
Arafat Minhas joined Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq as the only Pakistanis to achieve a 50+ score and a 5-wicket haul in a single ODI [2].
England's loss was marked by three dropped catches and the absence of key players Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Jacob Bethell [1].
Pakistan currently has two wins from two matches in the tri-series [1].
England will face Sri Lanka next at the same venue this Thursday [1].
It is not confirmed how many more matches England will play in this specific tri-series before moving to their tours of Australia, South Africa, and Bangladesh [1].
Background
This match is part of a tri-series designed to prepare teams for the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa next year [1]. It marks the start of England's winter schedule, which includes multiple tours across three continents [1].
While England has won its last three ODI series of the year, this result is their first ODI loss in Pakistan since 2005 and their first tri-series defeat since 2015 [1].
Questions people ask
What were the final scores of the match?
Pakistan scored 302-9 in 50 overs, while England was bowled out for 215 in 38.4 overs [1].
Why was Arafat Minhas's performance significant?
He took 6-40 and scored 59 runs, becoming one of only 26 players in ODI history to score a half-century and take five wickets in one game [2].
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