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Arafat rips through England as Brook’s men wilt against Pakistan in tri-series opener

England collapse after fast start to run chaseArafat Minhas scores 59, then takes six for 40After the embarrassment of their English summer this was a welcome sight for Pakistan. A contest in front of their own, no Ollie Robinson to…

By Taha Hashim · The Guardian

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:07 PM

Key Things to Know

Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the tri-series opener after bowling them out for 215.
Arafat Minhas delivered a match-winning display, scoring 59 runs before claiming bowling figures of six for 40.
Hasan Nawaz helped rescue Pakistan from an early collapse with a vital innings of 79 to reach 302.

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Arafat Minhas starred with bat and ball as Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the opening match of the one-day international tri-series in Rawalpindi. After Pakistan recovered from 81 for four to post 302, Minhas took six for 40 with his left-arm spin and executed a final run-out to dismiss England for 215.

Pakistan's innings was rescued by Hasan Nawaz, who made 79, alongside a crucial 59 from Minhas. Despite a strong opening stand between Tom Banton and Ben Duckett, England collapsed from 165 for three, with captain Harry Brook bowled by Minhas for five.

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Arafat rips through England as Brook’s men wilt against Pakistan in tri-series opener

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