Pakistan and England Set for Crucial Tri-Series Match

Pakistan and England were scheduled to meet in the fourth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series on October 25 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with the result carrying significant consequences for both teams’ chances of reaching the final. The fixture was set to begin at 1:30 p.m. IST. The available match coverage previews the game but does not report its result. Pakistan entered the match with two wins from two games and four points, leading the standings. A victory over England would secure Pakistan a place in the final, according to the tournament preview. England had lost both of its opening matches and needed a win to keep its final hopes alive. The teams had already met on October 20 in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan won by 87 runs. Arafat Minhas scored 59 and took six wickets, while Hasan Nawaz also made a half-century. Pakistan’s other opening victory came against Sri Lanka. Accounts differ slightly on that result’s margin, reporting either 37 or 38 runs. England’s second defeat came against Sri Lanka on October 22. England scored 429, including Harry Brook’s 202, but Sri Lanka chased a target of 430 to win. Joe Root scored 69 and Will Jacks made 66 for England in that match....