England suffers defeat to Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener

England lost to Pakistan by 87 runs in their first match of the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi on October 20, 2026. Pakistan set a target of 303 runs with key contributions from Hasan Nawaz and Arafat Minhas, who scored 79 and 59 runs, respectively. England struggled in their chase, ultimately bowled out for 215, losing their last seven wickets for just 50 runs. England's performance included dropped catches and missed opportunities, hindering their chances of victory. They will next face Sri Lanka at the same venue on October 22, aiming for their first win in the series.

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