Shadab Khan's 113* takes Pakistan past England by one wicket into tri-series final
Pakistan were 154 for nine chasing 242 in Lahore before Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf added an unbroken 89. The win books Pakistan's place in the October 31 final.
At a glance
- Pakistan beat England by one wicket at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Sunday, October 25, reaching 243 for nine in 47.1 overs to chase 242.
- Shadab Khan made an unbeaten 113 off 96 balls, his first ODI century, after Pakistan slumped to 154 for nine.
- Shadab and Haris Rauf (7 not out) put on an unbroken 89 for the last wicket.
- England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs despite Ben Duckett's 105; Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets.
- It is Pakistan's third win in three matches and sends them to the tri-series final in Lahore on October 31.
Shadab Khan hit an unbeaten 113 to pull Pakistan back from the brink and beat England by one wicket in the fourth match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Sunday, October 25. Chasing 242, Pakistan collapsed to 154 for nine before Shadab and No. 11 Haris Rauf added an unbroken 89 for the last wicket, reaching 243 for nine with 17 balls to spare. The win, Pakistan's third in three games, takes them into the tri-series final on October 31.
The match in numbers
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl. Ben Duckett carried England's innings with 105, his fifth ODI hundred, but no one else passed 50 and England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi led the attack with four wickets, including Tom Banton in the very first over — his 150th ODI wicket.
| Pakistan | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 243/9 (47.1 overs) | 241 all out (46.4 overs) |
| Top scorer | Shadab Khan 113* (96 balls) | Ben Duckett 105 |
| Other contributions | Saad Baig 32 (22), Haris Rauf 7* | Sam Curran 42, Gus Atkinson 36* |
| Leading bowler | Shaheen Shah Afridi 4 wickets | Jamie Overton 3 wickets |
| Result | Pakistan won by 1 wicket (17 balls left) |
England's middle order lost three wickets for 12 runs after Duckett fell to Arafat Minhas, who finished with two wickets. Sam Curran's 42 and a lively late cameo from Gus Atkinson, who struck two sixes in one over from Rauf, pushed England past 240.
How Shadab turned the chase around
Pakistan's chase fell apart in the middle overs. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam went cheaply, Saad Baig's quick 32 off 22 balls ended with a catch at backward point, and wickets kept falling against Overton, Liam Dawson and debutant Henry Crocombe. At 154 for nine, with 88 still needed and only Rauf left, England looked certain to win.
Shadab then played the innings of his career. He farmed the strike, kept Rauf away from danger and attacked the short boundaries. On 91 he survived an lbw appeal from Atkinson when a review showed an inside edge. A 15-run 47th over, including a six off Atkinson, left Pakistan three short, and Shadab completed both his century and the win shortly after. Rauf, who slipped twice on a dewy outfield and survived a run-out scare, faced 19 balls for his 7 not out.
The unbroken 89 is reported to be Pakistan's highest last-wicket stand in ODIs against England.
Background
The tri-series, played across Rawalpindi and Lahore, brings together Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka. Pakistan opened with a 37-run win over Sri Lanka, then crushed England by 87 runs in Rawalpindi. England's tour has gone badly: they also lost to Sri Lanka by two wickets in the third match, a game in which Sri Lanka chased 430.
For Shadab, best known as a leg-spinning all-rounder, the hundred is his first in ODI cricket and comes after a long spell in and out of the side. Very few batters have scored an ODI century from No. 8 or lower.
Reactions
The Lahore crowd, which had gone quiet at 154 for nine, celebrated loudly as Shadab finished the job. Pakistan's players ran onto the field to mob the last pair. For England, the result means three defeats from three, with Duckett's hundred and Atkinson's lower-order hitting the only real positives.
Why it matters
For Pakistan, the win confirms a place in a home ODI final and extends a strong run of white-ball form under Shaheen Shah Afridi's captaincy. It also shows depth: on a day when the top order failed, a lower-order batter rescued the side. With the Test series against Sri Lanka coming next, the selectors also get a clear picture of who is in form.
For England, a winless tri-series is a setback for a white-ball side that is rebuilding, and questions about their middle-order batting in subcontinental conditions will grow.
What happens next
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Remaining group fixtures | Sri Lanka and England | Pakistan |
| Saturday, October 31 | Final: Pakistan vs TBC | Lahore |
Pakistan's opponent in the final will be settled by the remaining group fixtures. The final is due to start at 1pm Pakistan time.
Questions people are asking
Who won Pakistan vs England in the ODI tri-series in Lahore?
Pakistan won by one wicket with 17 balls to spare. Chasing 242, they finished on 243 for nine in 47.1 overs thanks to Shadab Khan's unbeaten 113.
When is the Pakistan ODI tri-series final?
The final is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Lahore. Pakistan have qualified; their opponent will be confirmed once the remaining group fixtures are complete.
Is this Shadab Khan's first ODI century?
Yes. His 113 not out off 96 balls was Shadab Khan's maiden ODI hundred, and he is one of very few batters to score an ODI century from No. 8 or lower.
