Allrounder Minhas stars as Pakistan crush England in tri-series
RAWALPINDI: Allrounder Arafat Minhas struck a maiden half-century and grabbed a career-best six wickets to anchor Pakistan’s convincing 87-run win over England in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Rawalpindi witnessed an impressive all-round performance by Arafat Minhas as Pakistan secured a convincing 87-run victory over England in the tri-series on Tuesday. The versatile cricketer scored a half-century off just 58 balls and claimed a career-best haul of six wickets. Hasan Nawaz played a crucial role in Pakistan's total, contributing 79 runs off 74 balls.
The team managed to reach 302-9 in their innings at the Pindi Stadium. Minhas then stepped up with the ball, taking 6-40 and snatching the last wicket to secure the win. England's innings crumbled after reaching 120-1, losing their last nine wickets for just 95 runs, with Tom Banton (57) and Ben Duckett (45) providing a solid start.
Minhas was instrumental in England's downfall, dismissing key players including Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, and Jamie Overton. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf also contributed to England's downfall, while Nawaz and Minhas came together to add 91 runs in the final 10 overs. England's Gus Atkinson started the match with a wicket, followed by Sonny Baker, who took 3-65. The next match between England and Sri Lanka is scheduled for Thursday in Rawalpindi.
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