Arafat Minhas Stars as Pakistan Beat England by 87 Runs

Published On 24 Oct, 2026
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9 News HD:  Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, October 20. Young all-rounder Arafat Minhas was the star of the match, helping Pakistan secure their second straight win in the tournament.

Pakistan faced early trouble after losing four wickets for 81 runs. However, Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas helped the team recover with important runs. Hasan scored 79 runs, while Arafat made 59 off 58 balls, including nine fours. Their efforts helped Pakistan post a strong total of 302 runs for nine wickets in 50 overs.

England started their chase well, with openers Ben Duckett and Tom Banton building a 91-run partnership. Duckett scored 45 runs, while Banton added 57. But Pakistan fought back and took regular wickets, putting England under pressure.

Arafat Minhas led the bowling attack with an outstanding performance. He took six wickets for 40 runs and also completed a run-out to finish the match. England were bowled out for 215 in 38.4 overs, giving Pakistan a convincing 87-run victory.

The win was a major moment for Arafat, who made an impact with both bat and ball. His performance also helped Pakistan continue their winning run in the ODI tri-series.

Pakistan will face England again on October 25 in Lahore. England will look to improve their performance in their next match against Sri Lanka as the teams continue their fight for a place in the final.