Pakistan Beat England by 87 Runs: Arafat Minhas Takes 6 Wickets

Arafat Minhas stars with 59 runs and six wickets as Pakistan defend 302 against England at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the ODI Tri-Series.

Pakistan vs England result: Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the second match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 20. After posting 302/9 in 50 overs, Pakistan bowled England out for 215 in 38.4 overs. Arafat Minhas delivered a match-winning all-round performance, scoring 59 runs and taking six wickets for 40 runs.

Pakistan vs England Match Result: Pakistan Win by 87 Runs

Pakistan secured an impressive victory after recovering from an early batting collapse to post 302/9. England won the toss and elected to bowl, putting Pakistan under pressure during the first half of the innings. However, a crucial partnership between Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas changed the momentum of the match.

England began their chase with a promising opening partnership, but Pakistan’s bowlers struck back to trigger a dramatic collapse. England eventually finished on 215 all out in 38.4 overs, falling 87 runs short of Pakistan’s target of 303.

The result strengthened Pakistan’s position in the tri-series, while England were left to reflect on a chase that began positively but unravelled against Pakistan’s bowling attack.

Hasan Nawaz Scores 79 as Pakistan Recover

Pakistan lost Fakhar Zaman for a duck in the first over and were reduced to 81/4 after Salman Agha was dismissed for 16. Babar Azam contributed 34 off 52 balls, while wicketkeeper Saad Baig scored 35 from 54 deliveries.

Hasan Nawaz provided stability in the middle order, scoring 79 off 74 balls with five fours and four sixes. His innings helped Pakistan recover, but the decisive acceleration came through Arafat Minhas and Faheem Ashraf.

Minhas struck 59 from 58 deliveries, including nine boundaries, while Faheem Ashraf added a quick 39 off 26 balls. Their contributions helped Pakistan finish with 302/9 in 50 overs, turning a difficult start into a challenging target for England.

Arafat Minhas Takes Six Wickets to Destroy England’s Chase

Arafat Minhas was the standout performer of the match. After contributing 59 runs with the bat, the young all-rounder dismantled England’s middle and lower order, finishing with figures of 6/40.

England had looked well placed early in the chase after Tom Banton and Ben Duckett built an opening partnership of 91 runs. Banton scored 57, while Duckett made 43. Pakistan needed breakthroughs to regain control, and Minhas delivered them at a crucial stage.

Joe Root also made a start but could not turn it into a match-defining innings. The dismissal of captain Harry Brook further hurt England’s chances as Pakistan continued to take wickets. England’s promising start gave way to a collapse, with the visitors dismissed for 215 in 38.4 overs.

Minhas’s performance with both bat and ball proved decisive in Pakistan’s 87-run victory.

Pakistan vs England Full Scorecard

Pakistan: 302/9 in 50 overs

England: 215 all out in 38.4 overs

England fell 87 runs short of the target of 303. Tom Banton top-scored with 57, while Ben Duckett contributed 43 during the opening partnership.

Key bowling performance: Arafat Minhas took 6 wickets for 40 runs, playing a central role in England’s collapse.

What Pakistan’s Victory Means

Pakistan’s win highlighted the value of contributions from several players rather than relying on one batter alone. Hasan Nawaz anchored the recovery, Arafat Minhas added valuable runs and then took six wickets, and Faheem Ashraf provided late acceleration.

For England, the early partnership between Banton and Duckett offered hope, but the team could not maintain its momentum once Pakistan began taking wickets. The defeat also raised questions about England’s ability to manage pressure during a substantial ODI chase.

Pakistan will take confidence from this performance as the tri-series continues. Minhas’s all-round display was the defining story of the match, while the 87-run margin gave Pakistan a convincing result at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Final result: Pakistan 302/9 beat England 215 all out by 87 runs. Arafat Minhas was the standout performer with 59 runs and six wickets.