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Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas fifties lift Pakistan to 302-9 against England in second ODI
Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI: Pakistan recovered from 133 for five to reach 302 for nine in the second one-day international of the tri-nation series against England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Half-centuries from Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas drove the recovery after England’s bowlers had ripped through the top order. England need 303 to win.
Early blows in the Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI
England won the toss and put Pakistan in to bat. Gus Atkinson struck with the very first ball of the innings, dismissing Fakhar Zaman without scoring. Saim Ayub managed eight before Sonny Baker removed him, ending a 31-run stand for the second wicket with Babar Azam.
Babar Azam made 34 from 52 balls with four fours before Will Jacks bowled him, leaving Pakistan at 59 for three in the 15th over. The former captain has made as many headlines for his lean form as for the recent pitch-invasion episode involving a fan. Salman Ali Agha’s brief stay ended on 16 from 19 balls, with two fours, when Adil Rashid accounted for him.
Saad Baig made 35 from 54 balls with five fours and shared a 51-run stand with Nawaz. His dismissal left Pakistan at 133 for five in the 28th over, and the innings was in danger of folding.
Nawaz and Minhas turn the innings around
Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas then rebuilt in front of the home crowd. Nawaz struck 79 from 74 balls with five fours and four sixes. It was his second consecutive fifty in one-day internationals and his career-best score in the format. The knock recalled his 96 against India in the Asian Games final, another innings that announced his arrival on a big stage.
Minhas matched him stroke for stroke, making 59 from 58 balls with nine fours for his maiden international fifty. The pair added 78 for the sixth wicket before Jamie Overton broke the stand. England’s fielding let them down at key moments. The visitors dropped three catches while Nawaz and Minhas were together, according to AFP.
Minhas then added 72 with Faheem Ashraf to keep the scoreboard moving through the final ten overs.
Late hitting pushes Pakistan past 300
Faheem Ashraf’s 39 from 25 balls, with five fours and a six, ended when Sam Curran removed him. Shaheen Afridi stayed unbeaten on 10 and Haris Rauf was four not out at the close. Naseem Shah managed one from three balls before Baker picked up his third wicket.
Pakistan reached 283 for seven after 48 overs and 294 for eight after 49 before finishing on 302 for nine. Baker was the pick of the England attack with three for 65 from nine overs. Atkinson took two for 35, while Jacks, Overton, Rashid and Curran claimed one wicket each.
England’s reply under way
At the time of writing, England’s chase was still in progress. The visitors had reached 143 for three after 23.4 overs and still needed 160 more runs. The result had not been decided when this report was filed. Geo Super is carrying live updates of the chase.
What it means for the series
The three-team contest features Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, and was previewed on Feature Pakistan ahead of the series. Pakistan came into this match with one win from one game after beating Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opener.
England arrived with a refreshed squad for the tri-series, while Pakistan’s tri-series squad has leaned on its young batters. A second straight win for the hosts would strengthen their grip on a place in the final, but England’s reply was still alive at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Pakistan’s top scorer against England?
Hasan Nawaz top-scored with 79 from 74 balls, his second consecutive one-day international fifty and his career-best score in the format.
What target did Pakistan set England?
Pakistan made 302 for nine, so England need 303 runs to win the second ODI.
Where was the second ODI played?
The match was played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Who won the first match of the tri-series?
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the series opener.
What did Arafat Minhas achieve in the match?
Arafat Minhas scored his maiden international fifty, making 59 from 58 balls with nine fours.
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