Pakistan bounce back to beat England in World Cup
Pakistan shocked England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday as they ended a long losing streak in one-day internationals despite two centuries for the World Cup host nation.
Joe Root (107) and Jos Buttler (103) were guiding the tournament favourites towards an imposing target of 349 after Pakistan left England needing a World Cup record chase.
The pair put on 130 for the fifth wicket but both were out shortly after reaching their hundreds and the tail had too much to do.
It was a remarkable turnaround for Pakistan, whose opening match of this World Cup had seen then slump to 105 all out in a seven-wicket defeat by the West Indies at the same ground.
That defeat was their 11th straight loss in completed one-day internationals, including the recent 4-0 series defeat by England.
But they started strongly at Trent Bridge on Monday and made 348 for eight, Mohammad Hafeez top-scoring with 84.
No side had previously made more batting second to win a World Cup match than Ireland, with 329 for seven against England at Bangalore in 2011.
Earlier,hafeez led a vastly improved Pakistan batting effort that saw Babar Azam (63) and Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed (55) also making fifties.
Pakistan were undone by a barrage of bouncers against the West Indies and England deployed similar tactics after Morgan won the toss, with their attack featuring recalled fast bowler Mark Wood.
But Pakistan coped and for all the talk about England’s quicks, it was off-spinner Moeen who took the first three wickets.
CHIEF SCORES Pakistan 348/8 in 50 overs (M. Hafeez 84, B. Azam 63, S. Ahmed 55, C. Woakes 3/71, M. Ali 3/50)
England 334/9 in 50 overs (J. Root 107, J. Buttler 103, W. Riaz 3/82, S. Khan 2/63, M. Amir 2/67)