- England have had a rocky start at the crease in today’s match of the ODI Tri-Series against Pakistan.
- The Pakistani bowlers claimed three wickets by the fifth over in Lahore, with opener Tom Banton dismissed in the first.
- Minutes later, Joe Root slashed the ball into the path of Saim Ayub for an easy catch, then Skipper Harry Brook was run out well short of the crease shortly after.
- The fast bowlers had the most joy for Pakistan early, with captain Shaheen bagging two wickets.
- Winless England are on the brink in the 2026–27 ODI Tri-Series, sitting at the bottom of the table below Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and must win today if they are to have a chance of making the final.
