ICC Champions Trophy 2017, England vs Pakistan: 5 things Pakistan should do to beat England

#3 Starting confidently with the bat

Fakhar Zaman smashed a terrific half-century against Sri Lanka

Pakistan is a team that relies on confidence. If they are in the right zone, everything clicks for them and if they aren't, things take a wrong turn. Against a strong team like England, Pakistan will need their openers to get them off to a good start. A good one isn't necessarily a flying start, but the intent matters.

Thankfully, Fakhar Zaman is partnering Azhar Ali at the top. The southpaw is an aggressive opener and is good nick after smashing a 36 ball half-century against Sri Lanka. With Azhar Ali having a tendency to get bogged down at the crease, someone like Zaman offers an attacking option upfront. If Zaman and Ali can disrupt the rhythm of the England seamers early, Pakistan will have an upper hand.