Pakistan lead the ODI Tri-Series points table after beating England by 87 runs in Rawalpindi. See the standings, scores, schedule, and what’s next in Pakistan vs England.

Pakistan and England are playing each other twice in the 2026-27 Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, along with Sri Lanka, as all three teams prepare for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. After Pakistan's win on October 20, they lead the standings. Here is the current points table, results, and schedule.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.240 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.740 |
| 3 | England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.740 |
Standings after Match 2 (October 20, 2026). A win earns 2 points, and the standings update after every match.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Pakistan won by 87 runs |
| Pakistan | 302/9 (50 overs) |
| England | 215 all out (38.4 overs), chasing 303 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Date | October 20, 2026 (day/night) |
| Toss | England won and chose to field |
| Player of the Match | Arafat Minhas |
Hasan Nawaz and Minhas scored fifties to lift Pakistan to 302. Minhas then took 6 wickets for 40 to bowl England out with more than 11 overs to spare. He became only the third Pakistani male cricketer to score a fifty and take a five-wicket haul in the same ODI.
On October 18, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs, making 305 against Sri Lanka's 268.
| Match | Teams | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Oct 18 | Result: Pakistan won by 37 runs |
| 2nd | Pakistan vs England | Oct 20 | Rawalpindi, result: Pakistan won by 87 runs |
| 3rd | England vs Sri Lanka | Oct 22 | Rawalpindi |
| 4th | Pakistan vs England | Oct 25 | Lahore |
| 5th | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Late Oct | Check official listings |
| 6th | England vs Sri Lanka | Late Oct | Check official listings |
| Final | Top two teams | By Oct 31 | Check official listings |
Matches start at 1:00 p.m. local time (8:00 a.m. GMT). Check Cricinfo or the PCB website for the latest fixtures and the final.
The two teams meet again in the 4th match on October 25 in Lahore. England must win to stay in the race for the final, while Pakistan can take a big step toward qualifying.
Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
England: Adil Rashid and Sam Curran returned for the Rawalpindi match.
Check your local broadcaster and streaming platforms, since TV rights vary by country. Cricinfo has live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and scorecards for every match.
Who won Pakistan vs England? Pakistan won the 2nd ODI by 87 runs on October 20, 2026.
Who leads the tri-series standings? Pakistan, with 4 points from 2 wins.
When do Pakistan and England play next? October 25 in Lahore.
Who was Player of the Match? Arafat Minhas, with a fifty and 6 wickets.
Who is playing in the tri-series? Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka.
Last updated: October 21, 2026. Standings change after every match, so check Cricinfo for the latest.
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