Pakistan vs England Highlights, 2nd ODI, 20 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 2nd ODI / Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Pakistan won by 87 runs
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Player of the match
Arafat Minhas,
Pakistan
Player of the Series
Arafat Minhas,
Pakistan
Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Four, Naseem Shah pitches this one full around off stump. Tom Banton attacks the delivery and sends it away to the fence for four runs in this tight contest.
Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah lands this on a good length around off stump. Ben Duckett puts it away to find four needed runs in this demanding pursuit.
Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on leg stump. Tom Banton gets forward cleanly and sends the ball away for four runs to finish the over.
Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Ben Duckett puts it away cleanly, sending the ball through for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah attacks the stumps with a full length delivery. Ben Duckett meets it cleanly, finding the ropes to take four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, Four, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around leg stump. Tom Banton picks it off cleanly, finding the ropes for four to ease the chase.
Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton beats the infield and sends it away for four important runs in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Six, Naseem Shah bends his back and sends down a short ball outside the off stump. Tom Banton gets hold of it and deposits it all the way over the ropes for six. That raises the fifty-run opening partnership as the chase stays firmly on course.
Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Six, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length on the stumps. Tom Banton launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving comfortably.
Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps. Ben Duckett puts it away cleanly to the fence for four runs, keeping the chase moving along with ease.
Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, Four, Shaheen pitches it full outside off stump. Ben Duckett meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to the boundary to keep England moving along comfortably in the chase.
Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Faheem Ashraf drops it in back of a length outside the off stump. Ben Duckett pounces on the width, sending it away to the fence for four to keep the chase comfortable. England finish the powerplay strongly.
Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Good length from Faheem Ashraf, pitched in line with the stumps. Ben Duckett finds the fence for four as the chase continues smoothly.
Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Faheem Ashraf lands this on a good length around the stumps. Ben Duckett finds the boundary to keep the chase moving along comfortably.
Ben Duckett c F Zaman b H Rauf 45 (46) Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, no run, c F Zaman b H Rauf, Haris Rauf hits back of a length in the channel outside off. He hangs back in his crease to pull, but fails to beat the ring.
Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Tom Banton puts it away cleanly to find the fence for four, keeping England moving along comfortably in the chase.
Haris Rauf to Joe Root, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Joe Root meets it cleanly and sends the ball away to the fence for four. England remain in total control of this pursuit.
Saim Ayub to Joe Root, Four, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. Joe Root finds the fence with ease, collecting four to keep the chase comfortable.
Tom Banton c S Afridi b A Minhas 57 (53) Arafat Minhas to Tom Banton, no run, c S Afridi b A Minhas, OUT! In the air and taken! Arafat Minhas delivers an off-break on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton goes back to pull it away, but miscues the stroke straight to Shaheen Afridi. He falls for 57 off 53 balls, though the chasing side remains in a comfortable position.
Harry Brook b A Minhas 5 (7) Arafat Minhas to Harry Brook, no run, b A Minhas, Bowled him! Arafat Minhas lands an off-break on a good length outside off, drawing Harry Brook back into a missed defensive push that crashes into the stumps. Brook departs for five off seven deliveries. The chase remains comfortable, but Pakistan break through again.
Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, Six, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length on the stumps. Sam Curran launches it cleanly all the way for six, keeping the chase moving comfortably.
Joe Root b N Shah 33 (35) Naseem Shah to Joe Root, no run, b N Shah, Clean bowled! Naseem Shah lands a fast good-length delivery around off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease to defend, misses it completely, and the ball rattles into the stumps. He departs for 33 off 35 balls, leaving the chase in a tight corner.
Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox finds the fence to take four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Sam Curran c (sub G Ghori) b H Rauf 27 (39) Haris Rauf to Sam Curran, no run, c (sub G Ghori) b H Rauf, OUT! In the air and taken! Haris Rauf strikes again with a fast, back-of-a-length delivery aimed at the stumps. Sam Curran hangs back to pull, mistimes it, and substitute Ghazi Ghori snaffles the catch. He falls for 27 off 39, dealing a massive blow to the chase in this tight situation.
Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, Six, Haris Rauf delivers one back of a length outside off. Will Jacks climbs into it and sends it all the way over the ropes for six, a vital blow in this tight chase.
Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, Six, Arafat Minhas delivers on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.
Jordan Cox lbw b A Minhas 18 (16) Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, no run, lbw b A Minhas, Arafat Minhas lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox presses forward to defend, misses, and is trapped leg-before for 18 off 16 balls. That is a massive blow in this tight chase.
Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, Four, Arafat Minhas lands this on a good length on the stumps. Will Jacks finds the boundary to take four crucial runs off the chase in a tight contest.
Jamie Overton c H Nawaz b A Minhas 1 (4) Arafat Minhas to Jamie Overton, no run, c H Nawaz b A Minhas, OUT! Arafat Minhas claims another as Jamie Overton falls for one off four deliveries. The off-spinner lands it on a good length around off stump, drawing a forward flick that Hasan Nawaz catches. England slip further in this tight chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it on a good length around off stump. Gus Atkinson finds the boundary to take four, chipping away at the required target in this tight chase.
Will Jacks c S Afridi b A Minhas 19 (24) Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, no run, c S Afridi b A Minhas, OUT! Caught! Arafat Minhas floats an off-break on a good length around the stumps, and Will Jacks hangs back to pull. He miscues it straight to Shaheen Afridi, falling for nineteen from twenty-four balls. That seals a five-wicket haul for the spinner, pushing England deeper into trouble in this tight chase.
Adil Rashid lbw b A Minhas 0 (1) Arafat Minhas to Adil Rashid, no run, lbw b A Minhas, Arafat Minhas darts an off-break on a good length towards the stumps. Adil Rashid hangs back to defend, plays all around it, and is struck in front. That is an lbw decision, sending him back for a first-ball duck with England sinking deep into trouble in this chase.
Gus Atkinson runout (A Minhas) 7 (5) Arafat Minhas to Sonny Baker, 1 run, runout (A Minhas), Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball on the stumps. Sonny Baker presses forward and tucks it away to take one run, but with that final wicket falling, the innings comes to a close.
Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Four, Naseem Shah pitches this one full around off stump. Tom Banton attacks the delivery and sends it away to the fence for four runs in this tight contest.
Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah lands this on a good length around off stump. Ben Duckett puts it away to find four needed runs in this demanding pursuit.
Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on leg stump. Tom Banton gets forward cleanly and sends the ball away for four runs to finish the over.
Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Ben Duckett puts it away cleanly, sending the ball through for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Naseem Shah to Ben Duckett, Four, Naseem Shah attacks the stumps with a full length delivery. Ben Duckett meets it cleanly, finding the ropes to take four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton, Four, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around leg stump. Tom Banton picks it off cleanly, finding the ropes for four to ease the chase.
Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton beats the infield and sends it away for four important runs in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Six, Naseem Shah bends his back and sends down a short ball outside the off stump. Tom Banton gets hold of it and deposits it all the way over the ropes for six. That raises the fifty-run opening partnership as the chase stays firmly on course.
Naseem Shah to Tom Banton, Six, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length on the stumps. Tom Banton launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving comfortably.
Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps. Ben Duckett puts it away cleanly to the fence for four runs, keeping the chase moving along with ease.
Shaheen Afridi to Ben Duckett, Four, Shaheen pitches it full outside off stump. Ben Duckett meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to the boundary to keep England moving along comfortably in the chase.
Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Faheem Ashraf drops it in back of a length outside the off stump. Ben Duckett pounces on the width, sending it away to the fence for four to keep the chase comfortable. England finish the powerplay strongly.
Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Good length from Faheem Ashraf, pitched in line with the stumps. Ben Duckett finds the fence for four as the chase continues smoothly.
Faheem Ashraf to Ben Duckett, Four, Faheem Ashraf lands this on a good length around the stumps. Ben Duckett finds the boundary to keep the chase moving along comfortably.
Ben Duckett c F Zaman b H Rauf 45 (46) Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, no run, c F Zaman b H Rauf, Haris Rauf hits back of a length in the channel outside off. He hangs back in his crease to pull, but fails to beat the ring.
Haris Rauf to Tom Banton, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Tom Banton puts it away cleanly to find the fence for four, keeping England moving along comfortably in the chase.
Haris Rauf to Joe Root, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Joe Root meets it cleanly and sends the ball away to the fence for four. England remain in total control of this pursuit.
Saim Ayub to Joe Root, Four, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. Joe Root finds the fence with ease, collecting four to keep the chase comfortable.
Tom Banton c S Afridi b A Minhas 57 (53) Arafat Minhas to Tom Banton, no run, c S Afridi b A Minhas, OUT! In the air and taken! Arafat Minhas delivers an off-break on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton goes back to pull it away, but miscues the stroke straight to Shaheen Afridi. He falls for 57 off 53 balls, though the chasing side remains in a comfortable position.
Harry Brook b A Minhas 5 (7) Arafat Minhas to Harry Brook, no run, b A Minhas, Bowled him! Arafat Minhas lands an off-break on a good length outside off, drawing Harry Brook back into a missed defensive push that crashes into the stumps. Brook departs for five off seven deliveries. The chase remains comfortable, but Pakistan break through again.
Saim Ayub to Sam Curran, Six, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length on the stumps. Sam Curran launches it cleanly all the way for six, keeping the chase moving comfortably.
Joe Root b N Shah 33 (35) Naseem Shah to Joe Root, no run, b N Shah, Clean bowled! Naseem Shah lands a fast good-length delivery around off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease to defend, misses it completely, and the ball rattles into the stumps. He departs for 33 off 35 balls, leaving the chase in a tight corner.
Naseem Shah to Jordan Cox, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox finds the fence to take four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Sam Curran c (sub G Ghori) b H Rauf 27 (39) Haris Rauf to Sam Curran, no run, c (sub G Ghori) b H Rauf, OUT! In the air and taken! Haris Rauf strikes again with a fast, back-of-a-length delivery aimed at the stumps. Sam Curran hangs back to pull, mistimes it, and substitute Ghazi Ghori snaffles the catch. He falls for 27 off 39, dealing a massive blow to the chase in this tight situation.
Haris Rauf to Will Jacks, Six, Haris Rauf delivers one back of a length outside off. Will Jacks climbs into it and sends it all the way over the ropes for six, a vital blow in this tight chase.
Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, Six, Arafat Minhas delivers on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.
Jordan Cox lbw b A Minhas 18 (16) Arafat Minhas to Jordan Cox, no run, lbw b A Minhas, Arafat Minhas lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox presses forward to defend, misses, and is trapped leg-before for 18 off 16 balls. That is a massive blow in this tight chase.
Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, Four, Arafat Minhas lands this on a good length on the stumps. Will Jacks finds the boundary to take four crucial runs off the chase in a tight contest.
Jamie Overton c H Nawaz b A Minhas 1 (4) Arafat Minhas to Jamie Overton, no run, c H Nawaz b A Minhas, OUT! Arafat Minhas claims another as Jamie Overton falls for one off four deliveries. The off-spinner lands it on a good length around off stump, drawing a forward flick that Hasan Nawaz catches. England slip further in this tight chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it on a good length around off stump. Gus Atkinson finds the boundary to take four, chipping away at the required target in this tight chase.
Will Jacks c S Afridi b A Minhas 19 (24) Arafat Minhas to Will Jacks, no run, c S Afridi b A Minhas, OUT! Caught! Arafat Minhas floats an off-break on a good length around the stumps, and Will Jacks hangs back to pull. He miscues it straight to Shaheen Afridi, falling for nineteen from twenty-four balls. That seals a five-wicket haul for the spinner, pushing England deeper into trouble in this tight chase.
Adil Rashid lbw b A Minhas 0 (1) Arafat Minhas to Adil Rashid, no run, lbw b A Minhas, Arafat Minhas darts an off-break on a good length towards the stumps. Adil Rashid hangs back to defend, plays all around it, and is struck in front. That is an lbw decision, sending him back for a first-ball duck with England sinking deep into trouble in this chase.
Gus Atkinson runout (A Minhas) 7 (5) Arafat Minhas to Sonny Baker, 1 run, runout (A Minhas), Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball on the stumps. Sonny Baker presses forward and tucks it away to take one run, but with that final wicket falling, the innings comes to a close.