Pakistan upset England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Mondayand brought back their World Cup Journey on track after disastorous startending a long losing streak in one-day internationals.
The host despite two centuries by JoeRoot (107) and Jos Buttler (103) caved in before the imposing target of 349 after Pakistan leftEngland needing a World Cup record chase.
The pair put on 130 for the fifth wicket but both were outshortly after reaching their hundreds and the tail had too much to do. It was aremarkable game for Pakistan, whose opening match of this World Cup had seenthen slump to 105 all out in a seven-wicket defeat by the West Indies at thesame ground.
That defeat was their 11th straight loss in completedone-day internationals, including the recent 4-0 series defeat by England.
But they started strongly at Trent Bridge on Monday and made348 for eight, Mohammad Hafeez top-scoring with 84.
Pakistan 349 ( Baba Azam 63, Mohammed Hafez 84, SarfarzAhmed 55, Chris Woake 3/71, Moeen Ali 3/50)
Engalnd 334 ( Joe Root – 107, Jos Buttler 103 , Waheb Riaz3/82, 2/63)
