By UrduPro Sports Desk
Pakistan made it two wins out of two in the ODI tri-series on Tuesday, defeating England by 87 runs in the Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Asked to bat first, the hosts posted 302 for 9 in their 50 overs and then bowled England out for 215 in 38.4 overs to seal a comprehensive victory.
The hero of the night was all-rounder Arafat Minhas, who followed up a composed 59 with the bat by taking 6 wickets for 40 runs with the ball, including each of England’s final five wickets. His match-winning effort earned him the Player of the Match award and put Pakistan firmly in control of the tri-series standings.
Pakistan’s Innings: Hasan Nawaz 79 Rescues Hosts from 133/5
The Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI began in dramatic fashion when Gus Atkinson struck with the very first ball of the match, removing Fakhar Zaman, caught by Joe Root. Saim Ayub (8), Babar Azam (34), wicketkeeper Saad Baig (35) and Salman Ali Agha (16) all fell cheaply, leaving Pakistan reeling at 81 for 4 and then 133 for 5.
From there, Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas rebuilt the innings with a crucial partnership. Hasan Nawaz top-scored with a fluent 79 off 74 balls, striking 5 fours and 4 sixes, while Arafat Minhas contributed 59 off 58 balls with 9 boundaries. Faheem Ashraf added a rapid 39 off 26 deliveries, and late cameos from captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (10) and Haris Rauf (4) lifted Pakistan to 302 for 9.
For England, young pacer Sonny Baker led the bowling with 3 for 65, while Gus Atkinson picked up two wickets, including that first-ball breakthrough. Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid and Sam Curran claimed one wicket apiece, but the visitors could not stop Pakistan reaching a commanding total.
England’s Chase: 91-Run Opening Stand Then a Stunning Collapse
England’s chase of 303 began brightly in the Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI. Ben Duckett (45) and Tom Banton (57) added 91 runs for the first wicket inside 15 overs, and the visitors looked well set to make a serious push for the target.
But the collapse was sudden and complete. Joe Root made 33, but captain Harry Brook managed only 5, bowled by a beauty from Arafat Minhas. Sam Curran fought for 27, Will Jacks made 19, Adil Rashid fell for 1, Jamie Overton for 1, Jordan Cox for 18 (lbw) and Gus Atkinson for 7 (run out).
England lost their last seven wickets for just 50 runs and were dismissed for 215 in 38.4 overs, handing Pakistan an 87-run victory in front of a delighted Rawalpindi crowd.
Arafat Minhas 6/40: A Player-of-the-Match Show for the Ages
If the Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI had one defining figure, it was Arafat Minhas. The all-rounder returned remarkable figures of 6 wickets for 40 runs in 8.4 overs, claiming each of England’s final five wickets to finish the innings almost single-handedly.
Minhas was even on a hat-trick in the 39th over, removing Will Jacks and Adil Rashid off successive deliveries. Combined with his earlier 59 off 58 balls, his figures of Arafat Minhas 6/40 made him the obvious choice for Player of the Match. It was a genuine all-round performance: the man who rescued Pakistan’s innings also dismantled England’s chase.
From a commanding 91 without loss, the visitors lost 7 wickets for 50 runs once Minhas and the Pakistani attack took control of the contest.
What the Result Means for the ODI Tri-Series 2026 Points Table
This was Pakistan’s second win in two matches of the 2026–27 Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, following Pakistan’s 37-run win over Sri Lanka on 18 October, in which Salman Ali Agha scored 107 (the ICC also fined both teams for a slow over-rate in that game). The Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI result tightens the hosts’ grip on the ODI tri-series 2026 points table and makes them strong favourites to reach the final. Sky Sports reported on England’s collapse chasing 303 in Rawalpindi.
For England, the equation is now simple but unforgiving: they must beat Sri Lanka on Thursday, 22 October in Rawalpindi to keep their final hopes alive. Another defeat would end their campaign early — a harsh prospect for a side playing its first ODI in Pakistan since 2005.
Pakistan, meanwhile, face England again in the 4th ODI on 25 October at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where the hosts will wear pink kits in support of breast cancer awareness. The top two teams will contest the final on 31 October, also at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
What’s Next After Rawalpindi
With the Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI decided, attention turns to Thursday’s must-win game for England against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka, beaten by Pakistan in the tournament opener, also need a victory to stay in contention for the final.
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi will be delighted with his side’s depth — the recovery from 133 for 5 and the bowling discipline that followed. For England captain Harry Brook, the questions are tougher: his side’s vulnerability against spin was exposed badly on a turning Rawalpindi surface.
One more win will likely seal Pakistan’s place in the final. The Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI showed this home side has the batting fight and bowling firepower to go all the way — and Pakistan beat England by 87 runs in a contest that will be remembered for Arafat Minhas’s brilliance.
In short: Pakistan posted 302 for 9 and bowled England out for 215 to win the Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI by 87 runs at Rawalpindi. Hasan Nawaz’s 79 rescued the innings from 133 for 5 before Arafat Minhas (59 and 6/40) produced a Player-of-the-Match all-round display. Pakistan now have two wins from two, while England must beat Sri Lanka on 22 October to stay alive in the tri-series.
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