England 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.
England suffered an 87-run defeat to Pakistan in their ODI tri-series opener in Rawalpindi after collapsing during a chase of 303. Despite an opening stand of 91 between Tom Banton and Ben Duckett, England were bowled out for 215 in 38.4 overs. The tourists lost their final seven wickets for just 50 runs as Pakistan spinner Arafat Minhas starred with figures of 6-40.
Earlier, Pakistan recovered from 81-4 to post 302-9 in their 50 overs, driven by Hasan Nawaz's 79 and Minhas's 59. Minhas earned Player of the Match honors by also effecting the final run out to dismiss Gus Atkinson. England captain Harry Brook managed just five runs, while Sonny Baker took 3-65 for the tourists.
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