- 2nd ODI: England, 247, beat Pakistan, 195, by 52 runs
- Phil Salt top-scores with 60; Lewis Gregory takes 3-44
The particular circumstances surrounding this series mean that many England players must know the sky blue shirts are theirs only on loan. None of them seem resigned to giving them up easily, and they furthered their cause by romping to a second convincing victory over Pakistan, this time by 52 runs, and wrapping up the ODI series with a game to spare.
In Saqib Mahmood this impromptu side contains a bowler who looks capable of making a significant long-term impact. In the first match he took two wickets in his first three balls, and though he had to wait a little longer to be rewarded on this occasion he was again outstanding, and in eight excellent overs took two wickets at a cost of only 21 runs.
Written by Simon Burnton at Lord’s
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/10/england-pakistan-second-odi-match-report under the title “England clinch ODI triumph against Pakistan despite Hasan Ali heroics”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
