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Arafat Minhas’ all-round show helps Pakistan stun tame England by 87 runs

Arafat Minhas scored 59 off 58 balls and then claimed 6 for 40 to power Pakistan to a commanding 87-run victory over England in the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:25 PM
Arafat Minhas’ all-round show helps Pakistan stun tame England by 87 runs
Key Things to Know
  • Arafat Minhas starred with bat and ball as Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in Rawalpindi.
  • Pakistan scored 302 for 9 before bowling England out for 215 in 38.4 overs.
  • Minhas hit his maiden ODI fifty with 59 runs and recorded career-best bowling figures of 6 for 40.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pakistan secured a commanding 87-run victory over England in the second match of the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi on October 20, 2026. Pakistan set a total of 302 for 9 in their 50 overs before bowling England out for 215 in 38.4 overs. Player of the Match Arafat Minhas led the win with an all-round display, scoring 59 runs off 58 balls before claiming career-best figures of 6 for 40.

Pakistan recovered from 133 for 5 thanks to Minhas' maiden ODI half-century and Hasan Nawaz's 79 off 74 balls. England began their chase with a 91-run opening partnership between Tom Banton and Ben Duckett, but Minhas orchestrated a major collapse to dismiss England comfortably short of the 303-run target.

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