Pakistan beats England in tri-series as Minhas takes 6-40
Arafat Minhas took 6-40 and scored 59 as Pakistan defeated England 302 to 215 in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan thrashed England in a one-day tri-series match, with all-rounder Arafat Minhas delivering a dominant performance. Asked to bat, Pakistan reached 302-9 with Minhas hitting 59 and Hasan Nawaz scoring 79.
England then collapsed to 215, with Minhas taking 6-40, the best figures by a Pakistan spinner against England in ODI history. England's batsmen squandered chances, dropping three catches and losing their last seven wickets for just 50 runs.
Pakistan won with two wins from two in the tri-series and stands on the brink of the final. England face Sri Lanka next.
- 302-9
- Pakistan score
- 215
- England score
- 6-40
- Minhas bowling figures
- 79
- Nawaz score
Why it mattersMinhas's all-round display shows Pakistan as a serious threat in the tri-series and highlights England's early vulnerability in their World Cup preparation.
AustraliaEngland is preparing for next year's World Cup where Australia competes, making this loss relevant to how the tournament's format shapes up.
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