Pakistan, England to face in second ODI today.

SOUTHAMPTON -- Pakistan and England will come face to face in the second One Day International (ODI) in Southampton on Saturday.

The first match between both sides at The Oval was abandoned due to rain.

Jofra Archer continued his bid to earn a place in EnglandA's World Cup squad with a hostile opening spell against Pakistan before rain meant there was no result in first ODI.

Archer conceded just six runs in four overs in a wicket-taking spell after England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss.

The Sussex fast bowlerA's display was a rare highlight for a patient crowd who endured several rain interruptions in a mere 19 oversA' cricket in south London before the umpires finally called this day/night fixture off at 7:11 pm (1811 GMT) local time.

Pakistan were 80 for two, with Imam-ul-Haq 42 not out and Haris Sohail unbeaten on 14.

Barbados-born Archer was not included in tournament hostsA' EnglandA's preliminary squad for the World Cup but has a chance to force his way into their final 15.

He showed glimpses of his ability while making ODI and Twenty20 international debuts against Ireland and Pakistan last week.

On Tuesday, former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff say 'anyone' should be dropped to make sure Archer had a place in the World Cup squad.

And Archer seized his latest chance in WednesdayA's opening contest of a five-match ODI series with Pakistan after England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss.

Archer started with a superb maiden over to Imam, generating movement off the pitch at sharp pace.

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