After winning the first match by 130 runs, England take on Pakistan in the second match of the series at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (February 15). This day/night match will be the 70th one-day international between the two teams and seventh in United Arab Emirates. England have a good record against Pakistan in previous ODIs played between the two teams. They have won 39 and lost 28 in 68 previous encounters between the two sides. The remaining two matches ended without result. The English team also have a better record against the Pakistan in day/night matches. They have won 14 out of 24 played against Pakistan which won nine matches under lights. The remaining one match ended without a result. England have won six and Pakistan four in last 10 played between the two teams. England have a mixed one-day international record. While their home form remains impressive – they won series against both World Cup finalists, India and Sri Lanka, at home in 2011 – their away form is grim. They lost all five matches against India in October and 14 of their last 20 outside England. They have won just five and tied the other.
Their record in Asia is even more gruesome. Since December 12, 2005, England have won just 13 of 39 ODIs in Asia and four of those victories came against Bangladesh and the Netherlands. Pakistan, by contrast, have won 12 of their last 14 ODIs and 23 of their last 31. England, however, have won six of the last seven ODI meetings between the two sides.
Highest innings totals: England recorded their highest total against Pakistan when they scored 363 for seven in 55 overs at Nottingham on August 20, 1992. Pakistan’s highest against England is 353 for six in 50 overs at Karachi on December 15, 2005.
Lowest innings totals: Pakistan were bowled out for just 74 runs in 40.2 overs at Adelaide on March 1, 1992 which is their lowest total against England. England’s lowest against Pakistan is 122 in 31.6 overs at Lahore on January 13, 1978.
Highest individual scores: Graham Gooch, who made 142 at Karachi on November 20, 1987 holds the record of highest individual score for England. The record of highest individual score for Pakistan against England is held by Ijaz Ahmed who scored 137 at Sharjah on April 17, 1999.
Best bowling performances: Waqar Younis’ seven for 36 at Leeds on June 17, 2001 is the best bowling performance for Pakistan against England. Bob Willis and Mike Hendrick shared the record of best bowling performance for England against Pakistan. Willis took four wickets for 15 runs at Manchester on May 25, 1978 while Hendrick achieved the same at Leeds on June 16, 1979.
Highest margins of victory: England’s 198-run victory at Nottingham on August 20, 1992 is their biggest against Pakistan. Pakistan’s biggest victory over England came at Karachi when they beat visitors by 165 runs on December 15, 2006.
Narrowest margins of victory: Pakistan achieved their shortest victory against England by beating them by two runs at Nottingham on September 1, 1996. England’s shortest victory over Pakistan is six runs at Rawalpindi on December 21, 2005.
England-Pakistan one day encounters
Summary of Results
Played Eng won Pak won Abandoned
In England 36 22 13 –
In Pakistan 19 9 10 –
In India 2 1 1 –
In UAE 6 4 2 –
In Australia 5 2 2 1
In South Africa 1 1 – –
Total: 69 39 28 1
