Pak vs Eng — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Champion Trophy 40 • Pak won the match by 72 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 40-over encounter of Champion Trophy 40, Pak took on Eng on Aug 16, 2025, 11:14 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pak won the match by 72 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 1243 runs and 11 wickets fall between Pak (657/7 in 40.0 overs) and Eng (586/4 in 38.0 overs).
2. Pak Innings Breakdown (657/7)
Batting in the first innings, Pak finished on 657/7 from 40.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 16.43 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pak accumulated 38 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Shaheen Shah Afridi spearheaded the batting effort with 147 runs off 42 balls (including 4 fours and 19 sixes at a strike rate of 350.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Fakar Zaman, who contributed 108 runs off 48 deliveries, while Amir added 102 (27b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bashir led the bowling figures with 3/89 in 6.0 overs (economy 14.83), assisted by Rashid (2/177 in 9.0 overs).
3. Eng Chase & Second Innings Summary (586/4)
Pursuing a target of 658 runs for victory, Eng recorded 586/4 in 38.0 overs at a scoring rate of 15.42 runs per over. Jason Roy anchored the chase for Eng with 240 runs from 93 balls (2 fours, 29 sixes, strike rate 258.1), alongside Alex Hales who chipped in with 181 off 73 balls. Defending the total, Sufyan delivered a key spell of 2/97 across 5.4 overs at an economy rate of 17.12, while Amir finished with 1/45 (3.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Alex Hales and Jason Roy (Eng), who combined for 297 runs off 120 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 4 stumpings, with DUKKET making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pak) topped the match rankings with 304.0 total points, followed closely by Jason Roy (301.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shaheen Shah Afridi.