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Shaheen Afridi removes Tom Banton as England lose early wicket in Lahore
Pakistan chose to bowl first against England in a tri-series one-day international in Lahore on Sunday.
Shaheen Afridi dismissed opener Tom Banton for four, caught at cover by Arafat Minhas.
England were 4-1 after the first over, with Joe Root coming in to bat.
England had lost both of their earlier matches in the series, including an 87-run defeat to Pakistan.
A third straight loss would leave Harry Brook’s side on the brink of elimination.
Henry Crocombe is making his one-day international debut for England, while Pakistan have recalled Shadab Khan and selected debutant Razaullah.
A win would send Pakistan into the final with a match still to play.
Unbeaten Pakistan face England in Lahore in an ODI tri-series match that could send Pakistan into the final.
A Pakistan win would secure a place in the final with one game to spare.
England have lost both of their matches and another defeat would leave them on the brink of elimination.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl, with England batting first.
Tom Banton and Joe Root were among England’s early wickets.
- Who
- Pakistan and England.
- What
- They are playing an ODI in the tri-series. A win would send Pakistan into the final with a game to spare.
- When
- 25 October 2026. Play was scheduled to start at 8am UK time.
- Where
- Lahore, Pakistan.
- Why
- Pakistan can secure a place in the final with a win. England need a win to avoid being on the brink of elimination.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pakistan beat England by 87 runs in their earlier meeting in the tri-series.
England lost to Sri Lanka by two wickets after making 429-4.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl in Lahore.
Tom Banton was caught at cover for four, and Joe Root came in to bat.
- Match
- Fourth ODI of the tri-series
- Venue
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Pakistan record
- Unbeaten in the tri-series before the match
- England record
- Lost their first two matches
- Pakistan’s previous win over England
- 87 runs
- England score against Sri Lanka
- 429-4
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What people are saying
It's a new surface. Every day is a different day so we just like to focus on our good things and continue that. I hope our players play a big role again. We need to play our best cricket.
It looks like a good wicket. We were going to have a bat so we are pretty pleased with the toss. I'm fit and raring go. We know what the conditions present. We know we have to be more consistent bowling at the top of the stumps.
Character wise this is a big game. Here in Lahore it is going to be packed out, flat pitch and England are a bit in the doldrums. It is a big game to make your debut for Henry Crocombe.