Tri-series 2nd ODI: Pakistan Set England 303-Run Target in Rawalpindi

Pakistan recovered from an early collapse to score 302 for nine in the second ODI of the tri-series against England. Hasan Nawaz made 79, Arafat Minhas scored 59 and Faheem Ashraf added 39 to help the hosts post a competitive total at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

England won the toss and chose to bowl first in the match today. Pakistan lost opener Fakhar Zaman on the first ball, while Saim Ayub departed for eight runs.

Babar Azam scored 34 and Saad Baig added 35, but Pakistan slipped to 133 for five after Salman Ali Agha, who scored a century against Sri Lanka in the opening match, was dismissed for 16.

Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas Lead Recovery

Hasan Nawaz steadied the innings with 79 runs, while Arafat Minhas contributed 59. Faheem Ashraf added 39 to push Pakistan toward the 300-run mark.

Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi scored 10, while Haris Rauf remained unbeaten on four as Pakistan finished at 302 for nine in 50 overs.

For England, Sonny Baker took three wickets. Gus Atkinson claimed two, while Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid and Sam Curran took one wicket each.

Pakistan Looking for Second Win

At the toss, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said Pakistan would aim to post a big total. He also confirmed that the team had made no changes to its playing XI.

Pakistan entered the match after defeating Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the tri-series opener on October 18. Salman Ali Agha scored 107 in that game as Pakistan successfully defended their total.

The seven-match tri-series features Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi before the tournament moves to Lahore. The final is set for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium.