Shadab Khan’s Century Powers Pakistan To One-Wicket Win Over England, Secures Final Spot

Pakistan defeated England by one wicket in Lahore on Sunday to secure their place in the ODI tri-series final.

Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf produced a remarkable 89-run partnership for the final wicket, setting a record for the highest 10th-wicket stand during a successful ODI run chase.

Pakistan have won all three of their opening matches. Sri Lanka occupy second place, while England sit third after three successive defeats.

England will face Sri Lanka on October 29, ahead of the final on October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium.

England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs after losing three wickets for just 19 runs.

Ben Duckett rebuilt the innings alongside Jordan Cox and Sam Curran. Cox scored six, while Curran contributed 42 off 52 deliveries.

Duckett struck 105 from 111 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes. Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 36, helping England reach a competitive total.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi claimed four wickets for 46 runs, while Razaullah and Arafat Minhas took two wickets apiece. Haris Rauf claimed one wicket.

Pakistan struggled early, losing three wickets for 31 runs. Salman Agha scored 26, Sada Baig contributed 32, and Hasan Nawaz added 15.

However, England appeared firmly in control after Pakistan lost their ninth wicket at 154.

Shadab then produced an outstanding counter-attacking innings, remaining unbeaten on 113 off 96 balls, with 13 fours and five sixes.

Rauf scored an unbeaten seven as their record partnership carried Pakistan to victory.

Jamie Overton took three wickets for England, while Atkinson and Liam Dawson claimed two each.

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