Arafat Minhas' all-round heroics helps Pakistan beat England in ODI tri-series

Pakistan, after sent into bat the toss, got to a total of 302-9 in their 50 overs with Hasan Nawaz top-scoring with 79, but it was Minhas' late-innings cameo of 59 from 58 deliveries that pushed the home team over the 300-run milestone.

The ere were further decent contributions on the too-order from Babar Azam (34) and wicketkeeper Saad Baig (35), while Faheem Ashraf also smashed a quick-fire 39 late in the piece.

The partnership between Nawaz and Minhas 78 runs that was followed another 72-runs stand while England fast bowler Sonny Baker was the best of the visitors' attack with figures of 3-65 in nine overs.

The tourists looked well on course in the run-chase when they reached 120-1 in the 19th over with opener Tom Banton hitting 57 and Ben Duckett 45.

England though suffered an almighty collapse, with left-arm spinner Minhas the catalyst with career-best figures of 6-40 in 8.4 overs as they were bowled out for just 215.

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