Pakistan secured an 87-run victory over England in the second match at Rawalpindi on Tuesday, defending a total of 302 for nine before dismissing the visitors for 215 in 38.4 overs. Hasan Nawaz top-scored with 79, while Arafat Minhas contributed 59 as Pakistan recovered from early setbacks to post a competitive total in their allotted 50 overs. Saad Baig added 35 and Faheem Ashraf made 39 to strengthen the home side’s innings.
England’s chase was led by Tom Banton, who scored 57, and Ben Duckett, who made 45, while Joe Root contributed 33. However, Pakistan’s bowlers kept the pressure on, preventing the visitors from building the partnerships required to challenge the target. Minhas delivered a decisive spell, claiming six wickets for 40 runs in 8.4 overs. Haris Rauf took two wickets, while Naseem Shah claimed one as England’s innings ended at 215, leaving Pakistan with a substantial margin of victory.
Minhas was the outstanding performer, making a significant contribution with the bat before dismantling England’s middle and lower order with the ball. His all-round performance proved instrumental in securing the result for Pakistan, whose disciplined bowling complemented a solid batting display. The match was officiated by Faisal Afridi and Sharfuddoula Saikat, with Wayne Knights serving as video official and Jeffrey Crowe as match referee.
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