England defeated Pakistan by 44 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method to win the rain-marred first One-Day International at Southampton on Wednesday. Victory saw England take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
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England, set 261 for victory, finished on 194 for three in 34.3 overs before rain, which had twice stopped play previously, halted the day/night match for a third and final time at 9:37 pm local time (2037 GMT).
Man-of-the-match Jason Roy (65) and Joe Root (61) laid the platform for a successful chase with a second-wicket stand of 89 in 14 overs.
Pakistan, who won the toss, were held to a total of 260 for six in their full 50 overs.
Azhar Ali, the Pakistan captain, top-scored for his side with 82 and Sarfraz Ahmed made 55.
The series continues at Lord's on Saturday.
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