England beat Pakistan in their first one day international (ODI) cricket match by 130 runs in Abu Dhabi. With this victory, England went 1-0 up in the four-match series. Shahid Khan Afridi scored 28 and Steven Finn took four wickets as Pakistan was bowled out for 130. Earlier England set Pakistan a target of 261 to clinch the first one day international in Abu Dhabi. Alastair Cook top-scored for England with 137 as the tourists made 260-7 after winning the toss. Saeed Ajmal with 5-43 was Pakistan’s most impressive bowler.
