England showcase strength in depth as Saqib Mahmood blows Pakistan away
Crawley, Malan cruise to fifties as second-string team romp home with 28.1 overs to spare
08/07Result
1st ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England at Cardiff, Jul 8 2021
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![England]( "England")
142/1 (21.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
08/07Result
1st ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England at Cardiff, Jul 8 2021
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![England]( "England")
142/1 (21.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Saqib Mahmood: 'You have to do pretty special things' to play in England's white-ball teams
Lancashire seamer takes unexpected opportunity with new-ball strikes in England rout
Stats - Ben Stokes 98, Rest 26; England's least experienced ODI XI since 1985
Statistical insight to England's new ODI XI at Cardiff.
England's white-ball culture change laid bare as fringe players prove international mettle
English sport's surreal week continues as circumstances force promotion of youth
Ben Stokes answers England's call with a vow to keep smiling through the 'fluster'
Captain puts focus on enjoyment amid extraordinary circumstances of early England recall
Danny Briggs on surprise England recall: 'This time, I'll try to take it all in'
Warwickshire spinner could play first match for England since 2014 after Covid reshuffle
Preview
England welcome Pakistan with a game of 'Guess Who?'
All-new line-up presents opportunities for host players but question marks for visitors