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England beat Pakistan in first ODI

England on Monday 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 were 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.