Pakistan vs England; 2nd ODI

Published February 15, 2012

Alastair Cook hit a second successive hundred to guide England to a 20-run win over Pakistan in the second day-night international on Wednesday, giving his team a 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

England put up a challenging 250-4 powered by Cook’s 102 before they bowled well to restrict Pakistan to 230 in 49 overs at Abu Dhabi Stadium. - Photos by AFP and AP.

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