Pakistan Reduce England to 19 for Three in ODI Tri-Series Clash
England captain Harry Brook said his side would also have opted to bat first had they won the toss.
Lahore: (Sports Desk) – Pakistan made an impressive start against England in the fourth match of the ODI tri-series, dismissing three English batters for just 19 runs after winning the toss and opting to field at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi struck in the first over, removing Tom Banton for four runs off the fifth delivery. He then dismissed Joe Root for five in the third over, with the batter caught out.
England suffered another setback in the fifth over when captain Harry Brook was run out, leaving the visitors struggling at 19 for three.
The match is being played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan’s players took to the field wearing pink T-shirts to raise awareness about breast cancer among women.
Speaking after the toss, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi confirmed that Shadab Khan and Razaullah were included in the playing XI.
England captain Harry Brook said his side would also have opted to bat first had they won the toss.
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