Pakistan and England are facing each other today, Tuesday 20 October 2026, in the second match of the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. England won the toss and chose to bowl first. Pakistan are coming off a win in the opener, and England are led by Harry Brook. Here are the teams, the key players and what is at stake.
Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs England, second match of the ODI tri-series
- Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Start: 1:00 pm Pakistan time (day match)
- Toss: England won and chose to bowl. Brook said that dew was the main reason, and that he hoped to restrict Pakistan and chase the total, according to Dawn.
- Captains: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) and Harry Brook (England)
Playing XIs
Pakistan (the same team that beat Sri Lanka): Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.
England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jordan Cox (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid and Sonny Baker.
NewsBytes reports that Jofra Archer has been rested.
How Pakistan Got Here
Pakistan opened the series on 18 October with a 37-run win over Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi. They scored 305, with Salman Ali Agha scoring a century, and Sri Lanka were all out for 268. Dawn reports that Babar Azam and Saad Baig added a 74-run partnership, and that a late collapse cost Sri Lanka.
Head-to-Head
NewsBytes says that England lead the ODI record 57-32 in 92 matches between 1974 and 2023. In Pakistan, the hosts lead 10-9. England have won eight of their last nine ODIs against Pakistan, including a 93-run win at the 2023 World Cup, which was their last meeting.
Players to Watch
- Joe Root: He has 835 runs at an average of 52.18 in 17 ODIs against Pakistan, and needs 97 more runs to become the first Englishman to reach 8,000 ODI runs.
- Adil Rashid: He is seven wickets short of 250 ODI wickets.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: He is also close to the same milestone, according to NewsBytes.
- Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub: They are key to Pakistan’s batting against England’s attack.
- Harry Brook, Ben Duckett and Will Jacks: They lead an England batting line-up that Pakistan will have to contain.
Pitch and Conditions
NewsBytes says that Rawalpindi usually suits stroke play, and that the pitch in the opener had good bounce and carry. This is a day match, and dew was the reason Brook gave for bowling first.
Tri-Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 October | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Pakistan won by 37 runs) | Rawalpindi |
| 20 October | Pakistan vs England | Rawalpindi |
| 22 October | Sri Lanka vs England | Rawalpindi |
| 25 October | Pakistan vs England | Lahore, Gaddafi Stadium |
| 27 October | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore |
| 29 October | Sri Lanka vs England | Lahore |
| 31 October | Final | Lahore |
Where to Follow the Match
This match is in progress, so the score will keep changing. Check live scores from the Pakistan Cricket Board and trusted news sites. This article does not give a live score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the toss?
England, who chose to bowl.
Who captains each side?
Shaheen Shah Afridi for Pakistan and Harry Brook for England.
Where is the match?
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
When do the teams meet again?
On 25 October at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
When is the final?
31 October in Lahore.
Pakistan will want to build on their opening win, while England bring a strong batting line-up and a good recent record against them. Watch the day’s play for the result.
