Arafat Minhas Shines as Pakistan Secures Victory Over England in ODI Tri-Series

In a thrilling encounter, Arafat Minhas delivered a standout performance, scoring 59 runs and taking six wickets, leading Pakistan to an 87-run victory over England in the ODI Tri-Series 2026. Pakistan set a challenging target of 302 runs, and despite a promising start from England, they fell short, bowled out for 215. Minhas's all-round excellence earned him the Player of the Match award. Discover the key moments from this exciting match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 20, 2026, 22:53 IST

Pakistan Triumphs with a Strong All-Round Display

Arafat Minhas showcased an impressive all-round performance, scoring 59 runs and taking six wickets, leading Pakistan to an 87-run victory against England in the second match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Pakistan Posts a Challenging Total of 302

Batting first, Pakistan set a formidable target of 302 runs, finishing their innings at 302/9 in 50 overs. The team faced an early challenge when Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball. Saim Ayub managed only eight runs, and Babar Azam contributed 34 runs before being dismissed. Saad Baig added 35 runs, but Pakistan found themselves in a precarious position after losing five wickets for just 133 runs.

Hasan Nawaz played a pivotal role in stabilizing the innings, scoring 79 runs off 74 balls, including five fours and four sixes. Minhas supported him well, scoring 59 runs from 58 balls with nine boundaries, helping Pakistan recover and accelerate during the middle overs.

Faheem Ashraf capped off the innings with a brisk 39 runs off 26 balls, allowing Pakistan to reach a total of 302/9, setting England a daunting target of 303 runs.

England's Chase Falters Under Pressure

England began their chase positively, with Tom Banton scoring 57 runs off 53 balls and Ben Duckett contributing 45 runs off 46 deliveries. Their partnership initially built momentum for England, but Duckett's dismissal marked a turning point in the match. Banton soon followed after reaching his half-century, and Harry Brook could only manage five runs, putting England under significant pressure.

Joe Root tried to stabilize the innings, but Pakistan's bowlers, led by Minhas, continued to take wickets. Minhas was instrumental in dismantling England's middle and lower order, finishing with figures of six wickets for 40 runs. England ultimately collapsed for 215 runs in 38.4 overs, falling short by 87 runs.

For his remarkable all-round performance, Minhas was awarded the Player of the Match.