Anderson (four for 27) and Trescothick (86) provided the fireworks in a seven-wicket victory.

The win was wrapped up with more than 28 overs to spare as England levelled the three-match NatWest Challenge at 1-1.

Pakistan were indebted to Yousuf Youhana's unbeaten 75 as they limped to 185 all out - with six of their overs left unused - after they had chosen to bat first in ideal conditions.

But Youhana was left stranded as Anderson rushed out Abdul Razzaq, Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Sami.

Trescothick smashed his 86 off only 55 balls and entirely dominated a first-wicket stand of 109 in less than 12 overs with Vikram Solanki.

The Somerset left-hander eventually fell to a mis-hook at Razzaq, and England also lost Michael Vaughan (10) to another low score the captain could ill afford.

But Solanki (40 not out) ensured the match was nonetheless completed in quick time, helped by Andrew Flintoff (26 not out).

The final match of the series is at Lord's on Sunday.

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