Dubai: Continue their good bowling performances, England have restricted Pakistan to 222 in the third one-day international (ODI) match in Dubai, here on Saturday.
Star all-rounder Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal saved Pakistan from embarrassment after making half-centuries at the time when Pakistan needed.
Pakistan lost their five wickets on just 90 runs and it was seemed that Pakistan could not make 150 but with the responsible batting of Afridi and Umar Akmal Pakistan managed to give a reasonable target to England.
Both the batsmen made 50 and 51, respectively. While Umar Gul also contributed in the end and scored 27 important runs.
Steven Finn was the best bowlers for England who picked three wickets and remained very economical and give on 24 runs in his 10 over spell.
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