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Pakistan eyeing final, England need lift after Pindi capitulation

England could turn back to Adil Rashid after eye-watering failure to defend 430 against Sri Lanka…

By Danyal Rasool · Cricinfo

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 1:14 PM

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Pakistan can clinch a spot in the tri-series final with a victory over struggling England in Lahore.
England face near-elimination after failing to defend 429 against Sri Lanka despite Harry Brook scoring 202.
England could recall legspinner Adil Rashid after omitting him during their bowling collapse against Sri Lanka.

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Pakistan can secure a spot in the tri-series final with a victory over England in Lahore, while England face potential elimination after suffering back-to-back defeats. England enter the contest following a historic failure to defend 429 against Sri Lanka, despite captain Harry Brook scoring 202 off 116 balls.

England may recall legspinner Adil Rashid after their bowling attack conceded 430 runs in Rawalpindi, including Sam Curran yielding 103 runs in nine overs. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, come into the fixture having won their opening two matches through clinical defensive bowling performances.

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