Arafat Minhas's record ODI performance powers Pakistan to latest victory

Pakistan secured their second victory in the ODI tri-series against England, with Arafat Minhas delivering an outstanding all-round performance. The match took place in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Minhas' contributions were crucial as he scored 59 runs and took six crucial wickets for Pakistan. The hosts posted a formidable total of 302-9 in their innings, thanks to contributions from almost their entire lineup, led by Hasan Nawaz and Minhas.

England's batsmen Ben Duckett and Tom Banton started strong, putting on 91 runs for the first wicket, but Minhas turned the tide in the latter stages of the game. Minhas' impressive bowling figures of 6-40 led to England's downfall, finishing with 215 runs. The 21-year-old Minhas has shown flashes of his potential in the Pakistan Super League, where he took nine wickets at an economy rate of under nine in ten matches.

His impressive all-round abilities make him a versatile player and a strong contender for key positions in the national team. Pakistan's ODI captain, Shaheen Afridi, praised Minhas for his talent and versatility, believing he could make a significant impact in future tournaments. Pakistan has now won five out of eight ODIs this year and 11 out of 17 T20 Internationals, showing their growing potential for upcoming world events.