Pakistan vs England ODI: Arafat Minhas Historic 6-Wicket Haul Seals Win

 Pakistan vs England: Minhas 6 Wickets Powers 87-Run Win 

Pakistan produced an outstanding display of skill and determination in the latest Pakistan vs England ODI clash at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, recording a dominant 87-run triumph in the second fixture of the international Tri-Series. The encounter belonged entirely to emerging sensation Arafat Minhas, whose all-round excellence captured international headlines across major outlets including Sky Sports and BBC Sport.

First-Innings Resilience: Pakistan Posts 302/9

England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to field under cloudy skies, hoping early seam movement would rattle the hosts. Quick breakthroughs from Sonny Baker and Gus Atkinson tested Pakistan's top order, but the home side mounted an inspiring counter-offensive.

Hassan Nawaz anchored the innings alongside Arafat Minhas, with both batsmen crafting authoritative half-centuries. Their calculated stroke play and disciplined strike rotation shifted momentum away from England's bowling attack. By the conclusion of the 50 overs, Pakistan reached a formidable 302 for 9, setting England an exacting target of 303 under lights. 

The Minhas Magic: 6 for 40 Decimates English Chase

Chasing 303, England began on the front foot with an aggressive powerplay. Openers Ben Duckett and Tom Banton combined seamlessly, racing to 65 without loss in the opening 10 overs. However, the game dramatically pivoted once Pakistan introduced Arafat Minhas into the attack.

Employing drift, flight, and subtle variations, Minhas dissected the English middle order in breathtaking fashion. England’s batting lineup crumbled under relentless pressure, losing key wickets in quick succession. Minhas finished with astounding figures of 6 for 40 in 8.4 overs. To cap off an unforgettable night, Minhas executed a sharp direct-hit run-out to dismiss Atkinson, terminating the English innings at 215 all out in 38.4 overs.

Historical Milestones and Table Leadership

As verified by Cricinfo match archives, Minhas’ 6-wicket haul represents the second-best bowling figures ever recorded by a Pakistani bowler against England in ODI cricket history, trailing only legendary paceman Waqar Younis (7/36 at Headingley in 2001). With back-to-back victories over Sri Lanka and England, Pakistan now sits firmly at the top of the Tri-Series points table, sending a strong statement of intent to the cricket world.