England Beat Pakistan in 4th ODI by 4 Wickets

 

Fourth one-day international, Headingley

Pakistan 247-8 (50 overs): Azhar 80 (104), Imad 57* (41), Rashid 3-47

England 252-6 (48 overs): Stokes 69, Bairstow 61

England won by four wickets

Victory may not have been as comprehensive as England’s record-breaking performance at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, but it gave them an unassailable 16-8 lead in the ‘Super Series’.

Half-centuries from Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow led England to a four-wicket win over Pakistan and a 4-0 lead in the one-day series.

Stokes made 69, the recalled Bairstow 61 and Moeen Ali an unbeaten 45 as the hosts recovered from 72-4 to chase 248 with two overs to spare at Headingley.

Pakistan’s 247-8 featured 80 from Captain Azhar Ali and Imad Wasim’s 57 not out off 41 balls.

Adil Rashid claimed 3-47 and Moeen did not concede a boundary in his 2-39.

They have now won 12 of their past 13 one-day internationals against Pakistan, and will complete a 5-0 series whitewash if they triumph at Cardiff on Sunday.