Arafat Minhas leads Pakistan to an 87-run victory over England in Rawalpindi
Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the opening match of a one-day international tri-series held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Minhas delivers all-round masterclass
Arafat Minhas scored a half-century and took six wickets for 40 runs to anchor the Pakistani innings. He finished with figures of six for 40 in 8.4 overs while England chased a target of 303.
England struggle against spin
Harry Brook was dismissed for five runs after being bowled by Minhas, who also trapped Jordan Cox and Will Jacks. England collapsed from 165 for three to 215 all out in 38.4 overs during the chase.
Final act of run-out
Minhas completed his performance by running out Gus Atkinson with a direct hit after England had lost nine wickets. The match ended with 11.2 overs remaining as Pakistan secured their first win in the tournament.
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- The Guardian
- Dawn
- Business Recorder
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The Guardian
Minhas rips through England as Brook’s men wilt against Pakistan in tri-series opener
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Dawn
All-round Arafat Minhas owns the show as Pakistan crush England in tri-series match
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Business Recorder
All-rounder Minhas stars as Pakistan crush England in tri-series
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