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Pakistan thump England in first ODI by 6 wickets

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ABU DHABI: Pakistan have won the first of the four-match OD series against England by 6 wickets and 38 balls in hand, at Shaikh Zayde stadium, ABu Dhabi.

After winning the toss on flat pitch, English skipper Eoin Morgan elected to bat first but failed to put up a strong total as furious Irfan and Anwer Ali toppled their top order

At one stage, England were 14-3, when skipper Morgan and talented Taylor took the reigns of the inning and posted a well-managed 133 runs partnership.

Morgan played a brilliant innings of 76 runs, he was beautifully supported by James Taylor (60).

Mohammad Irfan took 3, while Nawer Ali, Shoaib Malik took two each.

 

It was Shoaib Malik once again who broke this partnership.

Pakistan did not look back from their and rolled up England’s innings for 216.

In reply of a small total, Pakistan lost early wickets but sold Hafeez and Malik gave a strengthening 106  runs partnership to the team. Younis Khan could not make a mark in his farewell ODI, he departed for 9.

Malik returned on 26 but Hafeez continued to produce runs for the team.

He was responsibly backed by his second partner Baber Azam who scored 62 of 62.

Hafeez also completed his 11th ton, first against England.

Pakistan won the match by 6 wickets with 38 balls in hand.

Hafeez was chosen as Man of The Match for his brilliant innings.

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