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27-Aug-2016 17:53:00 GMT
England v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Lord's

Impressive England beat Pakistan to Take 2-0 lead

London: England produced another polished display to beat Pakistan at Lord's and take a 2-0 lead in the one-day series.

Having won easily at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday, England had the tourists 2-3 courtesy of an early blitz from opening bowlers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes.

Sarfraz Ahmed scored a superb 105 and Imad Wasim struck 63 not out to salvage a competitive total of 251.

But Joe Root's 89 and 68 from Eoin Morgan helped England to a four-wicket win with 15 balls to spare.

England's victory is their first in an ODI at Lord's since 2012, having lost their previous three at the ground.

As well as a 2-0 one-day lead, England will take a commanding 12-8 advantage in the super series to Trent Bridge for the third match of the five-game 50-over contest.

Despite the green wicket at Lord's, Pakistan captain Azhar Ali opted to bat first after winning the toss.

It would quickly prove to be a terrible decision as Wood and Woakes tore into the tourists' top order.

Brief scores
Pakistan -
251 (Sarfraz 105, Imad 63*, Woakes 3-42, Wood 3-46)
England - 255 for 6 (Root 89, Morgan 68)
Result - England won by four wickets
MOM - Joe Root (England)


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