Pakistan posted 169 for 5 from 32.5 overs in their first innings of the ODI tri-series match against England, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League.
Openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub struggled early. Zaman was dismissed for a duck by Gus Atkinson, and Saim Ayub followed for 8 from 6 balls, with Saim Ayub falling to Sam Curran's bowling. Pakistan were 31 for 2 after 5.5 overs, and their innings was then steadied by Babar Azam, who made 34 from 52 balls.
The middle order provided the bulk of the runs. Saad Baig made 35 from 54 balls before being caught by Curran off Atkinson, and Salman Ali Agha scored 16 before falling to Adil Rashid. Pakistan were 133 for 5 at the 27.3-over mark, with Nawaz unbeaten on 59 from 50 balls, hitting four sixes, while Arafat was not out on 8 from 15 balls.
Atkinson was England's most effective bowler, taking 2 wickets for 35 runs from seven overs. Jacks and Rashid each claimed one wicket, while Baker took one for 40 and Overton went wicketless for 20 from six overs. Yet to bat were Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing