England vs Pakistan: Lions seal win in rain-hit ODI

From 199 for 4 after 40 overs, they could only manage to add a further 61 runs, giving them the lowest first-innings total in an ODI at the Ageas Bowl (from a full 50 overs) since England made 256 for 6 against Pakistan in 2010.

Joe Root also departed to an excellent piece of fielding, run out by a direct hit from Pakistan captain Azhar Ali in the covers after a poor call from Eoin Morgan.

“I’m feeling good, I’m trusting my training – a lot of hard work has gone into it – so hopefully I put in another performance for the guys on Saturday”.

But there was a worrying moment when Roy, on 20, needed several minutes on-field treatment for a dizzy spell.

“Just didn’t have enough food in me, a bit of sugar, but I’m all sweet”. “They got the physio and the doctor on, they told me to get some sugar on board …”

“I’ll just remember in future on a hot day to be mindful of that”.

Hales was out for seven when he guided Gul straight to Mohammad Hafeez at slip. England’s one-day squad will receive a briefing on Thursday from a three-member panel which toured Bangladesh to assess security for the series, comprising three one-dayers and two Tests there in October.

Pakistan this week rose to number one in the world test rankings after their 2-2 draw with England.

The opener struggled for runs in the four matches against Pakistan but will be looking to flourish against the white ball.

Root, England s star batsman in all three formats, was untroubled while hitting six fours in 72 balls.

Pakistan Sharjeel Khan, Azhar Ali (capt), Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (wkt), Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir.

The first One Day International of the five match series between Pakistan and England will be played at Southampton today.

Azhar, however, justified his own slow 82-run knock, saying that one of the top-order batsmen need to stay out there in the middle and play for the long haul.

But the Lord’s pitch looks well-grassed, which could be good news for fast bowler Mark Wood.

Babar was given out lbw to Adil Rashid, the legspinner, by Simon Fry, the Australian umpire, even though replays clearly showed an inside edge.

Azhar pressed on to a relatively sedate 84-ball fifty before upping his tempo. Having reached 82, Azhar tried to slog-sweep from outside off, but simply top-edged a catch to short third-man.

England were set 261 to win after a fine bowling performance which included a wicket for fast bowler Mark Wood in his first worldwide game for 10 months.

England have won their past three one-day series against Pakistan, including a 3-1 victory in the United Arab Emirates in November.