England's Jos Buttler celebrating reaching 100 runs during the second One Day International cricket match between England and Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday — AFP ENGLAND, May 12 (AP): Pakistan's run chase faltered in the last over as England clinched a 12-run victory in the second one-day international on Saturday ahead of the Cricket World Cup.
England's heavyweight hitter Jos Buttler reached his eighth ODI century in just 50 balls and finished on 110 not out after Pakistan chose to bowl.
Buttler and captain Eoin Morgan posted an unbroken 162-run stand as England struck 373-3, with Pakistan reaching 361-7 in reply.
David Willey replaced possible World Cup choice Joffra Archer as England rotated resources and the Yorkshire paceman's tight death bowling helped see the hosts home, giving them a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after a no-result in the opener due to rain.
Former Pakistan Navy officer Fakhar Zaman blasted 138 in 106 balls only to be dismissed on review.
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