First ODI: Pakistan grab 6-wicket victory against England

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Pakistan grabbed outstanding six-wicket victory against England during first One Day International (ODI) match being played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Muhammad Hafeez’s ton led Green Shirts to grab victory against England despite slumping opening start of the Pakistan side by loss of three early wickets.

Mohammad Hafeez single-handedly brought Pakistan out of trouble by scoring outstanding not out 102 runs through building strong partnership with Baber Azam who hammered not out 62 runs.

Reece Topley grabbed three wickets while Moeen Ali took one wicket in the match.

English batsmen set up target of 217 runs against Pakistan during first One Day International (ODI) match being played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Eoin Morgan was top scorer from England side with 77 runs followed by second top scoring batsman James Taylor with 60 runs while Chris Woakes scored 33.

Mohammad Irfan took three wickets while Anwar Ali and Shoaib Malik grabbed two wickets each. Yasir Shah managed to take only one wicket in the ODI.