In the opening match of the one-day international (ODI) tri-series, Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs. The match marked a significant turnaround for the Pakistan side following a difficult summer season, as they capitalized on home-field advantage and a format suited to their current squad strengths.

Central to Pakistan's success was 21-year-old Arafat Minhas, who is currently in his fifth ODI appearance. Minhas delivered a standout performance, scoring a half-century while batting at number seven to help stabilize his team's innings. He subsequently dominated with the ball, finishing the match with figures of six wickets for 40 runs. England struggled to counter the pressure applied by the Pakistan bowling attack, ultimately falling short of the target by a significant margin. The defeat serves as a challenging start for the English side, led by Harry Brook, as they look to adjust to the conditions of the tri-series.