Pakistan vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • England won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Pakistan took on England on Mar 20, 2026, 08:14 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 498 runs and 15 wickets fall between Pakistan (247/9 in 50.0 overs) and England (251/6 in 48.0 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (247/9)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 247/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.94 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 24 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Salman Ali Agha spearheaded the batting effort with 67 runs off 75 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 89.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Shaheen Shah Afridi , who contributed 54 runs off 37 deliveries, while Saim Ayub added 33 (65b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Will Jacks led the bowling figures with 3/33 in 9.0 overs (economy 3.67), assisted by Adil Rashid (2/47 in 10.0 overs).
3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (251/6)
Pursuing a target of 248 runs for victory, England recorded 251/6 in 48.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.23 runs per over. Jacob Bethell anchored the chase for England with 89 runs from 110 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 80.9), alongside Jos Buttler who chipped in with 46 off 55 balls. Defending the total, Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a key spell of 2/32 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.57, while Naseem Shah finished with 1/39 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell (England), who combined for 100 runs off 118 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Jamie Overton 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 (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 294.0 total points, followed closely by Will Jacks (280.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Will Jacks.