England suffer heavy defeat to Pakistan in tri-series opener

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 17:08 · Archive

England lost to Pakistan by 87 runs in a one-day international tri-series match in Rawalpindi.

England suffered an 87-run defeat to Pakistan in Rawalpindi in the opening match of a one-day international tri-series. Pakistan batted first and reached 302-9, with contributions from Arafat Minhas (59) and Hasan Nawaz (79). England's fielding proved costly, with three dropped catches allowing Pakistan to build their total.

England began their chase positively, with an opening partnership of 91 between Ben Duckett and Tom Banton. However, Arafat Minhas proved decisive, removing Banton for 57 and then taking the wickets of captain Harry Brook (5), Joe Root (33) and Jordan Cox. The collapse accelerated sharply, with England losing their last seven wickets for just 50 runs to finish on 215 all out in 38.4 overs.

Arafat finished with career-best figures of 6-40. The Independent Sport reports that England suffered a collapse from 197-5 to 214 all out, well before dew could become a factor. England play Sri Lanka next on Thursday in the tri-series.

How it is being reported

• England crumble to defeat versus Pakistan in ODI tri-series openerEngland crumbled to an 87-run defeat in their ODI tri-series opener against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as the batting severely malfunctioned after an excellent start.Sky Sports · 20 Oct, 17:12
• Arafat rips through England as Brook’s men wilt against Pakistan in tri-series openerPakistan (302/9) beat England (215 all out) Arafat Minhas scores 59, then takes six for 40 After the embarrassment of their English summer this was a welcome sight for Pakistan. A contest in front of their own, no Ollie Robinson to wobble down a lethal Dukes ball, and a format they are far more comfortable with. The result was an impressive victory against England, who fell 87 runs short in their first match of this one-day international tri-series. At the centre was Arafat Minhas, playing only his fifth ODI but already making a serious splash, finishing with astounding figures of six for…The Guardian · 20 Oct, 17:07
• England collapse to heavy defeat against Pakistan in nightmare start to tri-seriesThe tourists lost five wickets for 17 runs as Pakistan cruised to a comfortable winIndependent Sport · 20 Oct, 16:44
• Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeatEngland begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.BBC News · 20 Oct, 16:43

In this story: England · Pakistan · Arafat Minhas · Tom Banton · Harry Brook · Joe Root · Hasan Nawaz · Rawalpindi

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