Pakistan beat Select XI County 502 to 499 in a match on Pakistan's tour of England on 13 August 2026. The visitors held on grimly to secure a narrow victory that capped a mixed run of form.
Recent results suggest both sides have been trading close contests. Select XI County lost 260-262 to Pakistan Shaheens in their last outing, having won 153-152 just two days earlier. Pakistan themselves came off a heavy 455-279 win against West Indies in their most recent match.
By then, Pakistan had already played a string of fixtures against Australia, taking 161-157 and 202-200 in two wins before suffering a 190-231 defeat. The pattern of tight margins continued against Bangladesh with a 279-290 loss.
And here's the thing — this match was decided by three runs. The scoreline tells you everything: Pakistan posted 502, Select XI County answered with 499. No margins to spare.
The result extends Pakistan's positive momentum from their earlier tour encounters, though they will know this was not a dominant performance. Select XI County were left flat-footed in the closing stages, unable to find the extra runs needed.