England beaten in first ODI

England were well beaten in the first one-day international as Mohammad Hafeez`s unbeaten century led Pakistan to a six-wicket win in Abu Dhabi.

Set only 217 to win, Pakistan were reduced to 41-3 by Reece Topley`s three wickets, only for Hafeez`s 102 not out to seal the win with 38 balls to spare.

Earlier, England were reduced to 14-3, then looked well set when Eoin Morgan (76) and James Taylor (60) shared 133.

But the tourists lost five wickets for 33 runs and were bowled out for 216.

England`s one-day cricket during the home summer was much improved, but this defeat in the first of the four-match series was more in keeping with the performances of a dismal World Cup.

As well as the failure with the bat, only Topley provided a constant threat with the ball.

In contrast, Pakistan`s trio of pace bowlers and leg-spinner Yasir Shah were excellent, the hosts` fielding was electric and Hafeez imperious. -BBC