Pakistan vs England 4th ODI: Shadab Khan’s Unbeaten 113* Stuns England in Lahore Thriller

Pakistan vs England at Gaddafi Stadium produced one of the most improbable finishes in recent one-day cricket. Chasing 242, Pakistan slumped to 154 for 9 in 33.5 overs. Shadab Khan, batting at number eight, was still there. Haris Rauf, a fast bowler with a modest batting record, walked out to join him. What followed was an unbroken 89-run stand that carried Pakistan to 243 for 9 and a one-wicket victory with 17 balls to spare. Shadab finished unbeaten on 113 from 96 balls—the highest-ever ODI score by a batter at No. 8 or lower.

The result confirmed Pakistan’s place in the tri-series final and left England with a third straight defeat. For England, Ben Duckett’s 105 had earlier given them a total to defend. It was not enough.

Match Summary at a Glance

Match Context: Pakistan Strengthen Their Final Hopes

Pakistan entered the match having won both of their opening games—against Sri Lanka by 37 runs and against England by 87 runs in Rawalpindi. England had lost both of theirs, including a shocking defeat to Sri Lanka while defending 430. This was the fourth match of a seven-match tri-series, not a decider; two league matches and the final were still to come. But a Pakistan win would confirm their place in the final, while an England loss would make elimination almost certain.

This was also the first ODI between Pakistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium in 21 years. Pakistan made two changes, bringing in Shadab Khan and debutant Razaullah. England handed a debut to Henry Crocombe. Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and chose to bowl.

England Innings: Duckett Holds the Line

Top-Order Collapse

Shaheen struck in the opening over, removing Tom Banton for 4 and reaching 150 ODI wickets in the process. He became the fastest Pakistani fast bowler to the milestone, getting there in 80 matches and surpassing Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar, who both took 91 matches. In his next over, Joe Root fell for 5, caught at a backward point. When Harry Brook was run out for 1, England was 19 for 3 inside five overs. Haris Rauf then had Jordan Cox caught behind for 6, and England were 52 for 4.

Duckett and Curran Rebuild

Ben Duckett and Sam Curran steadied the innings with a fifth-wicket partnership of 93 runs from 105 balls. Curran made 42 from 52 balls with five fours, while Duckett played with control and intent. When Curran fell to Shaheen in the 27th over, England were 145 for 5, and Duckett was closing in on a century.

Duckett reached his fifth ODI hundred before falling to Arafat Minhas for 105 from 111 balls, with 10 fours and two sixes. England lost their way again, slipping from 175 for 6 to 187 for 8. Gus Atkinson provided a late surge with an unbeaten 36 from 28 balls, including three sixes. England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs.

England Batting Summary

Pakistan Bowling Figures (Complete)

Shaheen’s 4 for 46 led the attack. Razaullah and Arafat Minhas took two wickets each, with economy rates of 4.75 and 3.25, respectively. Saim Ayub and Salman Agha also bowled but went wicketless.

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Pakistan Chase: From 154 for 9 to 243 for 9

Top Order Stumbles

Pakistan’s chase began badly. Fakhar Zaman fell for 10, Saim Ayub for 6, and Babar Azam for 10, all inside the first seven overs. At 31 for 3, the innings was in trouble. Saad Baig counter-attacked with 32 from 22 balls, but when he fell at 74 for 4, Pakistan needed a senior hand.

Hasan Nawaz made 15 before Arafat Minhas fell for 1, leaving Pakistan at 103 for 6. Salman Ali Agha then departed for 26 at 122 for 7. Shaheen Afridi’s dismissal made it 131 for 8, and Razaullah’s wicket at 154 for 9 left Shadab Khan with only Haris Rauf for company.

The Unbroken 89-Run Stand

What followed was one of the great escapes in ODI cricket. Shadab farmed the strike, attacked the spinners, and kept Pakistan alive. Haris Rauf, who finished unbeaten on 7 from 19 balls, held up one end while Shadab took on the England attack. The pair added 89 runs from 80 balls, with Shadab contributing 81 of them. The partnership was the highest 10th-wicket stand in a successful ODI chase across formats.

Shadab was given out LBW on 97 with Pakistan still 21 runs short. The players shook hands, and even the broadcaster flashed that England had won. But Shadab called for a review, and the third umpire found a slight inside edge off his bat. Reprieved, he watched Rauf hit the winning boundary with 17 balls to spare. Shadab finished with 13 fours and five sixes.

Pakistan Batting Summary

England Bowling Figures

Jamie Overton was the pick of the England bowlers with 3 for 43. Liam Dawson’s 2 for 30 from 10 overs kept the pressure on through the middle. But England could not find a way past Shadab when it mattered most.

Key Moments That Decided the Pakistan vs England Thriller

Shaheen’s opening burst. Removing Banton and Root inside three overs set the tone. England never fully recovered from 19 for 3.

Duckett’s century. Without his 105, England would not have reached 200. He held the innings together while wickets fell around him.

The Curran partnership. The 93-run stand between Duckett and Curran gave England a platform when they were in danger of being bowled out for under 150.

Shadab’s review. Given out LBW on 97 with Pakistan still needing 21, Shadab survived on review after handshakes had taken place. It was the turning point of the chase.

Haris Rauf’s defiance. Rauf faced 19 balls and scored only 7, but his ability to survive allowed Shadab to play his natural game. The unbroken 89-run stand was the difference between defeat and victory.

What the Result Means for the Series

Pakistan vs England ended with Pakistan extending their unbeaten run to three matches and confirming their place in the final. The updated standings after this match are below.

For Pakistan, the performance reinforced the depth of their ODI side. Shadab’s century from number eight was a reminder of his value as a genuine all-rounder. Shaheen’s four-wicket haul showed why he is the leader of the attack. And the composure of the lower order under pressure gave the team a belief that will be valuable in the World Cup year ahead.

For England, the defeat raised familiar questions about closing out games. They had fought back from 19 for 3 to post a competitive total, but they could not deliver the final blow with the ball. Harry Brook’s side showed character in patches, but in a tournament where every point matters, patches are not enough.

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