According to Dawn, Pakistan restricted England to a total of 241 runs in 46.4 overs during a One-day International tri-series match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi spearheaded the bowling effort, taking four wickets for 46 runs and dismantling England's top order early in the match.
What happened
According to Dawn, Shaheen Shah Afridi struck in his opening spell by removing Tom Banton for four and Joe Root for five, leaving England reeling at 19-3 following a mix-up that resulted in English captain Harry Brook being run out for one. Haris Rauf compounded England's struggles by dismissing Jordan Cox for six, leaving the visitors at 52-4 in the 10th over.
Ben Duckett led England's revival, reaching his half-century off 56 deliveries and joining Sam Curran in a 93-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Shaheen returned to break the stand by dismissing Curran, but Duckett continued on to reach his hundred. Late hitting from Gus Atkinson helped England cross 200 before Shaheen claimed the final wicket to wrap up the innings.
Key facts
- Ben Duckett scored 105 runs off 111 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and two sixes to complete his fifth ODI century and his first against Pakistan.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi led the bowling attack with figures of 4-46 across his spells.
- Sam Curran provided crucial support with 42 runs off 52 balls, including five fours, helping rebuild the score from 52-4 to 145.
- Gus Atkinson scored an unbeaten 36 off 28 balls, including three sixes, late in the order.
- Debutant Razaullah took a return catch to dismiss Will Jacks for 13, earning his maiden ODI wicket, while Arafat Minhas claimed two wickets.
Why it matters
According to Dawn, Pakistan's bowling performance successfully kept England to a modest total despite Duckett's hundred. Further details regarding the outcome of the match or the second innings were not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: Dawn - Home · Published October 25, 2026 · Photo by Asim Rehman on Unsplash