Pakistan v England, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026

Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2nd ODI: Pakistan v England at Rawalpindi, October 20, 2026

Pakistan

PAK

302/9 (50)

England

ENG

215/10 (38.4)

Finished

PAK won by 87 runs

Pakistan InningPAK Inning302/9 (50 ov)

England InningENG Inning215/10 (38.4 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi starts with a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In pursuit of 303, England get their chase underway.

0.2

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi pitches full on the stumps, and the batters run well to complete two runs.

0.3

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly for no run. A disciplined start with a steep chase ahead.

0.4

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.

0.5

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi delivers back of a length on the stumps. No run is conceded.

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0.6

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, 1 wide, Shaheen Afridi errs on a good length outside off, spraying it beyond the tramline to concede an extra.

0.6

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches on a good length on the stumps. The batter presses forward to block, finding no run against the steep target.

End of over 1 (3 runs)

Tom Banton 2 (6)

Ben Duckett 0 (0)

England 3/0

Shaheen Afridi 1-0-3-0

1.1

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Naseem Shah lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this stiff chase.

1.2

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run.

1.3

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

1.4

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run.

1.5

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Four, Naseem Shah pitches this one full around off stump. Tom Banton attacks the delivery and sends it away to the fence for four runs in this tight contest.

1.6

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

End of over 2 (5 runs)

Tom Banton 6 (9)

Ben Duckett 1 (3)

England 8/0

Naseem Shah 1-0-5-0

Shaheen Afridi 1-0-3-0

2.1

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.

2.2

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

2.3

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi serves up a full toss on the stumps, worked away for one run into the chase.

2.4

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full outside off, and the batter lets it pass safely to keep the chase scoreless on this delivery.

2.5

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi bowls a full-length delivery on off stump. The batter is unable to take a run off it.

2.6

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken to finish the over.

End of over 3 (1 runs)

Tom Banton 6 (12)

Ben Duckett 2 (6)

England 9/0

Shaheen Afridi 2-0-4-0

Naseem Shah 1-0-5-0

3.1

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Naseem Shah lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With a steep chase ahead, it is another dot ball absorbed.

3.2

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah lands this on a good length around off stump. Ben Duckett puts it away to find four needed runs in this demanding pursuit.

3.3

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In a steep chase, he keeps things tight.

3.4

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length right on the stumps. The batter can only defend it back, unable to make headway in this steep pursuit.

3.5

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands a good length delivery on the stumps, clipped away for one to keep the chase moving.

3.6

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through against the climbing required rate.

End of over 4 (5 runs)

Tom Banton 6 (13)

Ben Duckett 7 (11)

England 14/0

Naseem Shah 2-0-10-0

Shaheen Afridi 2-0-4-0

4.1

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

4.2

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length right on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a way through the infield with the steep chase looming.

4.3

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through as the asking rate climbs.

4.4

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it on a full length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a way through.

4.5

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi pitches back of a length down the leg side, worked away to complete two runs.

4.6

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on leg stump. Tom Banton gets forward cleanly and sends the ball away for four runs to finish the over.

End of over 5 (7 runs)

Tom Banton 12 (18)

Ben Duckett 8 (12)

England 21/0

Shaheen Afridi 3-0-11-0

Naseem Shah 2-0-10-0

5.1

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length on off stump. The batter defends solidly for no run.

5.2

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Ben Duckett puts it away cleanly, sending the ball through for four vital runs in this tight chase.

5.3

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken in this tight chase.

5.4

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Good length from Naseem Shah targeting the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this tight chase.

5.5

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, no run, Naseem Shah lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

5.6

Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah attacks the stumps with a full length delivery. Ben Duckett meets it cleanly, finding the ropes to take four valuable runs in this tight chase.

End of over 6 (8 runs)

Ben Duckett 16 (18)

Tom Banton 12 (18)

England 29/0

Naseem Shah 3-0-18-0

Shaheen Afridi 3-0-11-0

6.1

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around the stumps. Defended solidly back down the pitch for no run.

6.2

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, Four, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around leg stump. Tom Banton picks it off cleanly, finding the ropes for four to ease the chase.

6.3

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it on a full length around off stump. The batter is kept quiet as the chase tightens.

6.4

Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length around off stump as the batter leans forward to work away one run.

6.5

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length on off stump. No run conceded in this tight chase.

6.6

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless.

End of over 7 (5 runs)

Ben Duckett 16 (20)

Tom Banton 17 (22)

England 34/0

Shaheen Afridi 4-0-16-0

Naseem Shah 3-0-18-0

7.1

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends solidly. No run taken.

7.2

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton beats the infield and sends it away for four important runs in this chase.

7.3

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around the stumps, met with a forward stride to take two.

7.4

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Six, Naseem Shah bends his back and sends down a short ball outside the off stump. Tom Banton gets hold of it and deposits it all the way over the ropes for six. That raises the fifty-run opening partnership as the chase stays firmly on course.

7.5

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, no run, Naseem Shah lands this on a good length on the stumps. It is pushed away safely to keep the chase moving along without any alarms

7.6

Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Six, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length on the stumps. Tom Banton launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving comfortably.

End of over 8 (18 runs)

Tom Banton 35 (28)

Ben Duckett 16 (20)

England 52/0

Naseem Shah 4-0-36-0

Shaheen Afridi 4-0-16-0

8.1

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps. Ben Duckett puts it away cleanly to the fence for four runs, keeping the chase moving along with ease.

8.2

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.

8.3

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly to keep it scoreless.

8.4

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, Four, Shaheen pitches it full outside off stump. Ben Duckett meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to the boundary to keep England moving along comfortably in the chase.

8.5

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on the stumps. The batter gets forward to defend, finding no run.

8.6

Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it back of a length on the stumps, pushed away for one.

End of over 9 (9 runs)

Ben Duckett 25 (26)

Tom Banton 35 (28)

England 61/0

Shaheen Afridi 5-0-25-0

Naseem Shah 4-0-36-0

9.1

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, no run, Faheem Ashraf pitches it full outside off, and the batter lets it go through without any alarms.

9.2

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, no run, Faheem Ashraf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase moving along comfortably.

9.3

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, no run, Faheem Ashraf hits the deck back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The chase remains completely under control.

9.4

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, no run, Faheem Ashraf lands it on a good length on the stumps. He defends it solidly back down the pitch.

9.5

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, no run, Good length fast bowling on off stump from Faheem Ashraf. He hangs back in the crease and stops the ball safely.

9.6

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Faheem Ashraf drops it in back of a length outside the off stump. Ben Duckett pounces on the width, sending it away to the fence for four to keep the chase comfortable. England finish the powerplay strongly.

End of over 10 (4 runs)

Ben Duckett 29 (32)

Tom Banton 35 (28)

England 65/0

Faheem Ashraf 1-0-4-0

Shaheen Afridi 5-0-25-0

10.1

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, 1 run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and he pushes it away for one.

10.2

Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the off stump. The batter cannot find a run.

10.3

Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Full length outside off stump from Haris Rauf, and it is pushed away to rotate the strike for one.

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10.4

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, 1 wide, Haris Rauf errs with a good length delivery down the leg side, conceding an extra run.

10.4

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, 1 run, Haris Rauf delivers on a good length around off stump, and they comfortably cross for one.

10.5

Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, keeping England comfortable in the chase.

10.6

Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one as the chase continues comfortably.

End of over 11 (5 runs)

Ben Duckett 31 (36)

Tom Banton 37 (30)

England 70/0

Haris Rauf 1-0-5-0

Faheem Ashraf 1-0-4-0

11.1

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Good length from Faheem Ashraf, pitched in line with the stumps. Ben Duckett finds the fence for four as the chase continues smoothly.

11.2

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, no run, Faheem Ashraf pitches it full length on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping England moving along comfortably in the chase.

11.3

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, no run, Faheem Ashraf lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly. England are moving along with no alarms in this chase.

11.4

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Faheem Ashraf lands this on a good length around the stumps. Ben Duckett finds the boundary to keep the chase moving along comfortably.

11.5

Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Faheem Ashraf hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.

11.6

Faheem Ashraf to Tom Banton, 1 run, Faheem Ashraf pitches it full on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase stays comfortable.

End of over 12 (10 runs)

Tom Banton 38 (31)

Ben Duckett 40 (41)

England 80/0

Faheem Ashraf 2-0-14-0

Haris Rauf 1-0-5-0

12.1

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps. Defended back to keep the chase moving along smoothly.

12.2

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Haris Rauf pitches it full outside off, and the batter works it away to collect two runs. England keep moving along without any alarms.

12.3

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, no run, Haris Rauf fires a full delivery straight at the stumps. The batter defends it solidly for no run.

12.4

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on off stump, and they work it away to collect two runs.

12.5

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England remain comfortable in this pursuit.

12.6

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, no run, Haris Rauf bends his back with a short ball outside off stump. The batter leaves it alone to end the over.

End of over 13 (4 runs)

Tom Banton 42 (37)

Ben Duckett 40 (41)

England 84/0

Haris Rauf 2-0-9-0

Faheem Ashraf 2-0-14-0

13.1

Saim Ayub to Ben Duckett, no run, Saim Ayub starts with a full-length ball on the stumps, and the batter defends it safely. With the chase moving along comfortably, he takes no risks here.

13.2

Saim Ayub to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away to rotate the strike with a single. England move along steadily in their chase.

13.3

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England remain in a comfortable position in this chase.

13.4

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, no run, Saim Ayub lands this one on a full length around off stump. The batter defends it watchfully, keeping things calm in the chase.

13.5

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this back of a length outside off, and the batter punches it away to rotate the strike with one run.

13.6

Saim Ayub to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Saim Ayub slides a full length ball onto leg stump. He steps forward to work it away and takes two runs.

End of over 14 (4 runs)

Ben Duckett 43 (44)

Tom Banton 43 (40)

England 88/0

Saim Ayub 1-0-4-0

Haris Rauf 2-0-9-0

14.1

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, 1 run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and he pushes it away for one.

14.2

Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Haris Rauf lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take two runs.

14.3

Ben Duckett c F Zaman b H Rauf 45 (46) Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, no run, c F Zaman b H Rauf, Haris Rauf hits back of a length in the channel outside off. He hangs back in his crease to pull, but fails to beat the ring.

14.4

Haris Rauf to Joe Root, 1 run, Haris Rauf delivers back of a length outside off stump, and the batter works it away for one run. England continue moving along comfortably in the chase.

14.5

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length in line with off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England remain in a comfortable position in the chase.

14.6

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Tom Banton puts it away cleanly to find the fence for four, keeping England moving along comfortably in the chase.

End of over 15 (8 runs)

Tom Banton 48 (43)

Joe Root 1 (1)

England 96/1

Haris Rauf 3-0-17-1

Saim Ayub 1-0-4-0

15.1

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 2 runs, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it into the gap to collect two. England keep moving along smoothly in the chase.

15.2

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Saim Ayub, pushed away to turn the strike over for one run. England are moving along easily in the chase.

15.3

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping England moving along without any alarms.

15.4

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, no run taken.

15.5

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Good length around off stump from Saim Ayub, pushed forward and worked away into the gap for two runs.

15.6

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless.

End of over 16 (5 runs)

Tom Banton 50 (47)

Joe Root 4 (3)

England 101/1

Saim Ayub 2-0-9-0

Haris Rauf 3-0-17-1

16.1

Haris Rauf to Joe Root, no run, Haris Rauf lands this on a good length on the stumps. No run is taken to start the over.

16.2

Haris Rauf to Joe Root, no run, Haris Rauf pitches it on a full length outside off stump, and the batter lets it go through without offering a shot. England continue moving along without any alarms in the chase.

16.3

Haris Rauf to Joe Root, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Joe Root meets it cleanly and sends the ball away to the fence for four. England remain in total control of this pursuit.

16.4

Haris Rauf to Joe Root, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.

16.5

Haris Rauf to Joe Root, 1 run, Haris Rauf lands it back of a length on the stumps, and it is worked away for one.

16.6

Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, 1 run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, nudged away to pick up one comfortably.

End of over 17 (6 runs)

Tom Banton 51 (48)

Joe Root 9 (8)

England 107/1

Haris Rauf 4-0-23-1

Saim Ayub 2-0-9-0

17.1

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for one. The chase keeps moving along smoothly.

17.2

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for a single.

17.3

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for a single. The chase remains comfortable.

17.4

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, Four, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. Joe Root finds the fence with ease, collecting four to keep the chase comfortable.

17.5

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Saim Ayub pitches it full on off stump, pushed away for one as the chase continues comfortably.

17.6

Saim Ayub to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Pushed onto the front foot against a good length ball around off stump, worked away to collect two runs.

End of over 18 (10 runs)

Tom Banton 55 (51)

Joe Root 15 (11)

England 117/1

Saim Ayub 3-0-19-0

Haris Rauf 4-0-23-1

18.1

Arafat Minhas to Joe Root, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls on a good length on the stumps as they take one.

18.2

Arafat Minhas to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length outside off stump, and he goes forward to collect two runs. England keep moving along.

18.3

Tom Banton c S Afridi b A Minhas 57 (53) Arafat Minhas to Tom Banton, no run, c S Afridi b A Minhas, OUT! In the air and taken! Arafat Minhas delivers an off-break on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton goes back to pull it away, but miscues the stroke straight to Shaheen Afridi. He falls for 57 off 53 balls, though the chasing side remains in a comfortable position.

18.4

Arafat Minhas to Harry Brook, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England remain in a comfortable position in this chase.

18.5

Arafat Minhas to Harry Brook, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run.

18.6

Arafat Minhas to Harry Brook, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands a good length delivery on the stumps, bringing one run to keep the chase comfortable.

End of over 19 (4 runs)

Harry Brook 1 (3)

Joe Root 16 (12)

England 121/2

Arafat Minhas 1-0-4-1

Saim Ayub 3-0-19-0

19.1

Saim Ayub to Harry Brook, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for one easy run.

19.2

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, A full toss on the stumps from Saim Ayub, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.

19.3

Saim Ayub to Harry Brook, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is worked away for an easy single.

19.4

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, no run, Saim Ayub pitches this full around off stump. The batter keeps it out comfortably to record no run.

19.5

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one as the chase continues smoothly.

19.6

Saim Ayub to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Full length outside the off stump, the batter presses forward and works it away to collect two runs.

End of over 20 (6 runs)

Harry Brook 5 (6)

Joe Root 18 (15)

England 127/2

Saim Ayub 4-0-25-0

Arafat Minhas 1-0-4-1

20.1

Arafat Minhas to Joe Root, 1 run, A full delivery on off stump from Arafat Minhas is worked away to take one comfortably.

20.2

Harry Brook b A Minhas 5 (7) Arafat Minhas to Harry Brook, no run, b A Minhas, Bowled him! Arafat Minhas lands an off-break on a good length outside off, drawing Harry Brook back into a missed defensive push that crashes into the stumps. Brook departs for five off seven deliveries. The chase remains comfortable, but Pakistan break through again.

20.3

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.

20.4

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single. The chase remains comfortable.

20.5

Arafat Minhas to Joe Root, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands this on a good length around off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike for one run.

20.6

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full on the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. England are moving along smoothly in the chase.

End of over 21 (4 runs)

Sam Curran 2 (3)

Joe Root 20 (17)

England 131/3

Arafat Minhas 2-0-8-2

Saim Ayub 4-0-25-0

21.1

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, 1 run, Saim Ayub serves it full outside off, and the batter eases it away to take one run. England are moving along smoothly in this chase.

21.2

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Saim Ayub, pushed away for a single as the chase stays comfortable.

21.3

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, and he comfortably collects one.

21.4

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length in the channel around off stump. The batter defends it into the off side for no run.

21.5

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Saim Ayub, and it is worked away for a single. The chase remains comfortable.

21.6

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, no run, Saim Ayub lands a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends safely to end the over. England are moving along smoothly in this chase.

End of over 22 (4 runs)

Sam Curran 4 (6)

Joe Root 22 (20)

England 135/3

Saim Ayub 5-0-29-0

Arafat Minhas 2-0-8-2

22.1

Arafat Minhas to Joe Root, 3 runs, Arafat Minhas pushes this full outside the off stump, and the batter punches it away to collect three runs.

22.2

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes a full delivery straight at the stumps. The batter defends steadily with no run taken.

22.3

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England are moving along smoothly in the chase.

22.4

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.

22.5

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

22.6

Arafat Minhas to Joe Root, 1 run, Pushed on a good length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.

End of over 23 (5 runs)

Joe Root 26 (22)

Sam Curran 5 (10)

England 140/3

Arafat Minhas 3-0-13-2

Saim Ayub 5-0-29-0

23.1

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length at the stumps, and it is nudged away for an easy single.

23.2

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, 1 run, Saim Ayub drops it short outside off stump, worked away for one as the chase moves along without alarms.

23.3

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for one. England keep moving along.

23.4

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, no run, Saim Ayub floats a full length ball outside off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England remain in a comfortable position in this chase.

23.5

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for one run. England keep the chase moving along comfortably.

23.6

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly to close out the over.

End of over 24 (4 runs)

Joe Root 28 (25)

Sam Curran 7 (13)

England 144/3

Saim Ayub 6-0-33-0

Arafat Minhas 3-0-13-2

24.1

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps. He defends back into the pitch without score.

24.2

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England remain comfortable in this pursuit.

24.3

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls this on a good length targeting the stumps, worked away for one as the chase stays comfortable.

24.4

Arafat Minhas to Joe Root, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for an easy single.

24.5

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, A good length delivery on off stump is worked away quietly to pick up one run.

24.6

Arafat Minhas to Joe Root, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly without any alarms.

End of over 25 (3 runs)

Joe Root 29 (27)

Sam Curran 9 (17)

England 147/3

Arafat Minhas 4-0-16-2

Saim Ayub 6-0-33-0

25.1

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping things moving along calmly in the chase.

25.2

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, 1 run, Saim Ayub floats an off-break on a good length around off stump, driven forward into the gap for one run.

25.3

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, no run, Full length delivery on off stump from Saim Ayub, and the batter defends it cleanly without any alarms.

25.4

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Pushed on a good length on the stumps by Saim Ayub, and worked away to take one run. England continue moving along comfortably in the chase.

25.5

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, Six, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length on the stumps. Sam Curran launches it cleanly all the way for six, keeping the chase moving comfortably.

25.6

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, 1 run, Saim Ayub drops it back of a length outside off, and the batter works it away to take one run.

End of over 26 (9 runs)

Sam Curran 17 (21)

Joe Root 30 (29)

England 156/3

Saim Ayub 7-0-42-0

Arafat Minhas 4-0-16-2

26.1

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, no run taken.

26.2

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length on the stumps. He meets it solidly to keep it out for no run.

26.3

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England remain in a comfortable position in this chase.

26.4

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 2 runs, Pushed full on off stump by Arafat Minhas, and the batter strides forward to work it away for two runs. England keep moving along smoothly in the chase.

26.5

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls an off-spinner on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward to take one.

26.6

Arafat Minhas to Joe Root, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly for no run. England remain comfortable in the chase.

End of over 27 (3 runs)

Joe Root 30 (30)

Sam Curran 20 (26)

England 159/3

Arafat Minhas 5-0-19-2

Saim Ayub 7-0-42-0

27.1

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, 1 run, Saim Ayub pitches it full on off stump, met on the front foot to take one run. England are moving along.

27.2

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 2 runs, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away into the outfield for two runs.

27.3

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for a single. England move along comfortably.

27.4

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the chase continues comfortably.

27.5

Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, 1 run, Saim Ayub pushes this back of a length on off stump, and they pick up one run.

27.6

Saim Ayub to Joe Root, no run, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around the stumps. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless.

End of over 28 (5 runs)

Joe Root 33 (33)

Sam Curran 22 (29)

England 164/3

Saim Ayub 8-0-47-0

Arafat Minhas 5-0-19-2

28.1

Naseem Shah to Sam Curran, no run, Naseem Shah hits a back of a length outside off stump. The batter cannot find a way through.

28.2

Naseem Shah to Sam Curran, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. No run conceded as the chase stays tight.

28.3

Naseem Shah to Sam Curran, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter pushes it away for one run.

28.4

Naseem Shah to Joe Root, no run, Naseem Shah serves a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter is kept quiet as the chase tightens.

28.5

Joe Root b N Shah 33 (35) Naseem Shah to Joe Root, no run, b N Shah, Clean bowled! Naseem Shah lands a fast good-length delivery around off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease to defend, misses it completely, and the ball rattles into the stumps. He departs for 33 off 35 balls, leaving the chase in a tight corner.

28.6

Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, no run, Naseem Shah lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it safely to see out the over.

End of over 29 (1 runs)

Jordan Cox 0 (1)

Sam Curran 23 (32)

England 165/4

Naseem Shah 5-0-37-1

Saim Ayub 8-0-47-0

29.1

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, Arafat Minhas drops it back of a length outside off, and he steps forward to push a single into the gap.

29.2

Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this tight chase.

29.3

Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

29.4

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run in this tight chase.

29.5

Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls on a good length on off stump, taken for one run in this tight chase.

29.6

Arafat Minhas to Sam Curran, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good-length off-break on the stumps, and he leans forward to work away one run.

End of over 30 (5 runs)

Sam Curran 26 (35)

Jordan Cox 2 (4)

England 170/4

Arafat Minhas 6-0-24-2

Naseem Shah 5-0-37-1

30.1

Naseem Shah to Sam Curran, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length right in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase tightly poised.

30.2

Naseem Shah to Sam Curran, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for a single.

30.3

Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox finds the fence to take four crucial runs in this tight chase.

30.4

Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase tight.

30.5

Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, no run, Naseem Shah lands a good-length delivery outside off, and the batter hangs back in the crease only to miss it completely. A tight chase continues to test the discipline.

30.6

Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

End of over 31 (6 runs)

Jordan Cox 7 (8)

Sam Curran 27 (37)

England 176/4

Naseem Shah 6-0-43-1

Arafat Minhas 6-0-24-2

31.1

Haris Rauf to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Haris Rauf pitches it full outside off stump, pushed away into the open space for one.

31.2

Haris Rauf to Sam Curran, no run, Haris Rauf fires a full delivery right on the stumps. He defends it safely to yield no run.

31.3

Sam Curran c (sub G Ghori) b H Rauf 27 (39) Haris Rauf to Sam Curran, no run, c (sub G Ghori) b H Rauf, OUT! In the air and taken! Haris Rauf strikes again with a fast, back-of-a-length delivery aimed at the stumps. Sam Curran hangs back to pull, mistimes it, and substitute Ghazi Ghori snaffles the catch. He falls for 27 off 39, dealing a massive blow to the chase in this tight situation.

31.4

Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to pull and fails to connect.

31.5

Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, no run, Haris Rauf directs a short ball on the stumps, defended cleanly. The required rate keeps rising in this tight chase.

31.6

Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, no run, Good length from Haris Rauf on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A scoreless ball closes out the over in this tight chase.

End of over 32 (1 runs)

Will Jacks 0 (3)

Jordan Cox 8 (9)

England 177/5

Haris Rauf 5-0-24-2

Naseem Shah 6-0-43-1

32.1

Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

32.2

Naseem Shah to Will Jacks, no run, Naseem Shah serves a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

32.3

Naseem Shah to Will Jacks, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through.

32.4

Naseem Shah to Will Jacks, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away for a single.

32.5

Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.

32.6

Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away to take one run in this tight chase.

End of over 33 (3 runs)

Jordan Cox 10 (12)

Will Jacks 1 (6)

England 180/5

Naseem Shah 7-0-46-1

Haris Rauf 5-0-24-2

33.1

Haris Rauf to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

33.2

Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, no run, Haris Rauf hits a short length on the stumps. The batter gets forward to defend it firmly.

33.3

Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, Six, Haris Rauf delivers one back of a length outside off. Will Jacks climbs into it and sends it all the way over the ropes for six, a vital blow in this tight chase.

33.4

Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length in line with off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

33.5

Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase tight.

33.6

Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, 1 run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away for a single.

End of over 34 (8 runs)

Will Jacks 8 (11)

Jordan Cox 11 (13)

England 188/5

Haris Rauf 6-0-32-2

Naseem Shah 7-0-46-1

34.1

Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, 1 run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on off stump, knocked away for one run to keep the tight chase moving.

34.2

Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, Six, Arafat Minhas delivers on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.

34.3

Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single.

34.4

Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for a single.

34.5

Jordan Cox lbw b A Minhas 18 (16) Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, no run, lbw b A Minhas, Arafat Minhas lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox presses forward to defend, misses, and is trapped leg-before for 18 off 16 balls. That is a massive blow in this tight chase.

34.6

Arafat Minhas to Jamie Overton, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends to finish the over with no run taken.

End of over 35 (9 runs)

Jamie Overton 0 (1)

Will Jacks 10 (13)

England 197/6

Arafat Minhas 7-0-33-3

Haris Rauf 6-0-32-2

35.1

Shaheen Afridi to Will Jacks, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. England need 106 runs from 89 balls in a tight chase.

35.2

Shaheen Afridi to Will Jacks, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless with the chase remaining tight.

35.3

Shaheen Afridi to Will Jacks, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full outside off stump, and the batter pushes it away for a single.

35.4

Shaheen Afridi to Jamie Overton, 1 run, Good length from Shaheen Afridi on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield.

35.5

Shaheen Afridi to Will Jacks, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this tight chase.

35.6

Shaheen Afridi to Will Jacks, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run in this tight chase.

End of over 36 (3 runs)

Will Jacks 12 (18)

Jamie Overton 1 (2)

England 200/6

Shaheen Afridi 6-0-28-0

Arafat Minhas 7-0-33-3

36.1

Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, Four, Arafat Minhas lands this on a good length on the stumps. Will Jacks finds the boundary to take four crucial runs off the chase in a tight contest.

36.2

Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, 1 run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length around off stump, worked away for one run into the outfield.

36.3

Arafat Minhas to Jamie Overton, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full outside off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, sending it straight away for no run.

36.4

Jamie Overton c H Nawaz b A Minhas 1 (4) Arafat Minhas to Jamie Overton, no run, c H Nawaz b A Minhas, OUT! Arafat Minhas claims another as Jamie Overton falls for one off four deliveries. The off-spinner lands it on a good length around off stump, drawing a forward flick that Hasan Nawaz catches. England slip further in this tight chase.

36.5

Arafat Minhas to Gus Atkinson, 1 run, Arafat Minhas pushes a full delivery down leg stump, worked away to turn the strike over for one run.

36.6

Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. England need ninety-seven from seventy-eight balls in this tight chase.

End of over 37 (6 runs)

Will Jacks 17 (21)

Gus Atkinson 1 (1)

England 206/7

Arafat Minhas 8-0-39-4

Shaheen Afridi 6-0-28-0

37.1

Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it on a good length around off stump. Gus Atkinson finds the boundary to take four, chipping away at the required target in this tight chase.

37.2

Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi bowls a good length on off stump, pushed forward for one run in this tight chase.

37.3

Shaheen Afridi to Will Jacks, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on the stumps as a single is taken.

37.4

Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson, no run, Shaheen Afridi spears a full length ball on the stumps. He keeps it out safely for no run.

37.5

Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full outside off, and the batter works it away to take one run. The chase remains tight.

37.6

Shaheen Afridi to Will Jacks, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi drops it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for a single.

End of over 38 (8 runs)

Will Jacks 19 (23)

Gus Atkinson 7 (5)

England 214/7

Shaheen Afridi 7-0-36-0

Arafat Minhas 8-0-39-4

38.1

Will Jacks c S Afridi b A Minhas 19 (24) Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, no run, c S Afridi b A Minhas, OUT! Caught! Arafat Minhas floats an off-break on a good length around the stumps, and Will Jacks hangs back to pull. He miscues it straight to Shaheen Afridi, falling for nineteen from twenty-four balls. That seals a five-wicket haul for the spinner, pushing England deeper into trouble in this tight chase.

38.2

Adil Rashid lbw b A Minhas 0 (1) Arafat Minhas to Adil Rashid, no run, lbw b A Minhas, Arafat Minhas darts an off-break on a good length towards the stumps. Adil Rashid hangs back to defend, plays all around it, and is struck in front. That is an lbw decision, sending him back for a first-ball duck with England sinking deep into trouble in this chase.

38.3

Arafat Minhas to Sonny Baker, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With only one wicket in hand, the chase is getting remarkably tight.

38.4

Gus Atkinson runout (A Minhas) 7 (5) Arafat Minhas to Sonny Baker, 1 run, runout (A Minhas), Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball on the stumps. Sonny Baker presses forward and tucks it away to take one run, but with that final wicket falling, the innings comes to a close.

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