- England suffered an 87-run defeat against Pakistan in Rawalpindi during the opening match of their winter one-day international tri-series, collapsing from 197 for five to 214 all out.
- Pakistan recovered from a shaky 133 for five to post a total of 302 for nine, powered by a vibrant 79 from Hasan Nawaz and 59 from all-rounder Arafat Minhas.
- England started their run chase strongly with a fluent 91-run opening stand between Ben Duckett and Tom Banton, who top-scored with 57, before Pakistan's spin attack turned the tide.
- Arafat Minhas delivered a stellar performance, taking career-best bowling figures of six for 40—including the key wicket of captain Harry Brook—and executing the final run-out to seal victory.
- England lost their final five wickets for just 17 runs, handing Harry Brook's side a disappointing start to their campaign ahead of next year's 50-over World Cup in southern Africa.
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England collapse to heavy defeat against Pakistan in nightmare start to tri-series
