Published on: Oct 19, 2026 1:59 pm IST | Updated on: Oct 19, 2026 1:59 pm IST
The hosts, Pakistan, have kicked off the tri-nation series on a promising note, not with a comprehensive win over Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi by 37 runs. They will next face England in match 2 of the series on Tuesday, October 20. Pakistan haven’t had a great run in recent times against England across formats. England will look to take advantage of the same, making this game worth a watch for the spectators. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd ODI match, PAK vs ENG, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
England and Pakistan last played an ODI back in the ICC World Cup 2023, wherein England pummelled Pakistan by 93 runs. Three years later, the two sides are all set to lock horns in an ODI, with England yet again entering the contest as the favourite. Having won their last 4 ODIs against Pakistan on the bounce, England should have the win probability meter favouring them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI match, PAK vs ENG, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
PAK: 36% win chance ENG: 64% win chance
The veteran batter has amassed 575 runs in his last 10 ODI outings at a sumptuous average of 96. He is in brilliant form and will be a big fish in this game.
Babar Azam may have missed out on a fifty in the last game but he has been batting well in recent times in the format he loves the most. Babar has scored 335 runs in his last 7 ODI outings averaging 55.83,
Irrespective of the format, the English skipper just loves batting against Pakistan. Batting at no 4, Harry will be a crucial bet for the visitors.
Fresh off a match-winning ton in the game against Sri Lanka, the Pakistan vice-captain will be looking to build on from where he left in the last game.
Check out our prediction for the PAK vs ENG 2nd ODI match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan will look to build on their impressive start to the tri‑nation series after defeating Sri Lanka by 37 runs in Rawalpindi, thanks to a superb century from Salman Ali Agha. That victory showcased a complete team performance, but the challenge now intensifies as they prepare to face England in the second match.
Recent history has not been kind to Pakistan against England. In their last five ODI meetings, England have dominated, winning four in succession and losing only once. To reverse that trend, Pakistan must lean heavily on their home advantage. Playing in familiar conditions, with crowd support and pitches tailored to their strengths, offers them a crucial edge.
Led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s bowling attack will need to strike early to unsettle England’s powerful batting lineup. Meanwhile, the batting unit, anchored by Babar Azam, must show consistency and resilience. If Pakistan can harness the momentum from their opening win and capitalize on home comfort, they stand a strong chance of challenging England’s recent supremacy.
England begin their tri‑nation ODI campaign against Pakistan with confidence and depth in their squad. Harry Brook leads the side, bringing youthful energy and tactical sharpness to the captaincy. He is backed by a strong core of versatile performers who can adapt to conditions in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
The batting unit looks formidable with Will Jacks, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root, each capable of anchoring or accelerating depending on the match situation. Their ability to rotate strike and clear boundaries will be crucial against Pakistan’s pace attack. In the all‑round department, Sam Curran adds balance with his dual skills, while the spin expertise of Adil Rashid provides England with control in the middle overs. Josh Tongue’s pace further strengthens the bowling arsenal, ensuring England can challenge Pakistan both with the new ball and at the death.
Having dominated Pakistan in recent ODI encounters, England will aim to extend their winning streak. A strong start here would set the tone for their tri‑series campaign and reinforce their reputation as one of the most complete sides in world cricket. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 92 ENG won: 57 PAK won: 32 No Result: 3 Tied: 0 RECENT form PAKISTAN: L W L W W RECENT form ENGLAND: W W W L W
A total of 92 times Pakistan and England have locked horns in ODI cricket. England leads the way with 57 wins, whereas Pakistan have won 32 games. Three matches between the two ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., Pakistan vs England, fare in the second ODI in Rawalpindi? Let’s take a look.
Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox (WK), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Nation Series between England and Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi:
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the toss will carry weight. Captains may prefer chasing under lights, with dew expected to aid batting in the evening. A first‑innings score of 280–300 remains competitive, but batting second offers a slight edge. The toss winner gains early control in shaping the tempo of this high‑scoring contest.
The online live streaming of the 2nd ODI match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 will take place live on the Sports TV YouTube Channel. The live TV coverage for this series won’t be available in India.
Pakistan enters this contest with a win against their name, whereas England won their last ODI series at home against Sri Lanka 2-1. Both teams have winning momentum on their side, but given England have had the wood over Pakistan across formats in recent times, they should be the ones dominating the hosts in this contest. Therefore, England is expected to win the PAK vs SL 1st ODI match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026.
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