Pakistan vs England: Arafat Minhas Takes 6 for 40 as Pakistan Win by 87 Runs
Pakistan beat England by 87 runs in the Pakistan vs England match of the ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi on 20 October 2026….
Pakistan beat England by 87 runs in the Pakistan vs England match of the ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi on 20 October 2026. All-rounder Arafat Minhas scored 59 and then took 6 for 40 as England were bowled out for 215 in 38.4 overs chasing 303. It was Pakistan’s second win in two matches.
Match summary
| Toss | England won and chose to field |
| Pakistan | 302/9 (50 overs) |
| England | 215 all out (38.4 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 87 runs |
| Player of the match | Arafat Minhas, 59 (58) and 6/40 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo scorecard.
Pakistan innings: Nawaz and Minhas rebuild
Pakistan lost Fakhar Zaman to the first ball of the match and slipped to 81 for 4. Hasan Nawaz top-scored with 79 off 74 balls, including four sixes, and Arafat Minhas added 59, with Babar Azam (34), Saad Baig (35) and Faheem Ashraf (39 off 26) also chipping in. Sonny Baker took 3 for 65 and Gus Atkinson 2 for 35.
England collapse to Minhas
England were well placed at 91 without loss in the 15th over, with Tom Banton (57) and Ben Duckett (45) putting on 91 for the first wicket. Minhas then removed Banton and captain Harry Brook (5), and later ran through the lower order. England lost their last five wickets for 38 runs. Haris Rauf took 2 for 32 and Naseem Shah 1 for 46.
Top performers
| Player | Figures |
|---|---|
| Hasan Nawaz (PAK) | 79 (74) |
| Arafat Minhas (PAK) | 59 (58) and 6/40 |
| Tom Banton (ENG) | 57 (53) |
| Sonny Baker (ENG) | 3/65 |
| Haris Rauf (PAK) | 2/32 |
What’s next
Pakistan lead the table with four points. They play England again in Lahore on Sunday, 25 October. Read the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI report, Sri Lanka’s record 430 chase against England and the full tri-series schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pakistan vs England on 20 October 2026?
Pakistan, by 87 runs.
Who was player of the match?
Arafat Minhas, for 59 runs and 6 wickets for 40.
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