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Pakistan staged a remarkable comeback to beat England by one wicket in a dramatic ODI on Sunday, with Shadab Khan scoring a brilliant century and sharing a world-record last-wicket partnership with Haris Rauf. The victory also secured Pakistan’s place in the final of the tri-nation ODI series.
Batting first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25, England were bowled out for 241, thanks largely to Ben Duckett’s century. In reply, Pakistan recovered from 154-9 to reach 243-9 in 47.1 overs and seal an extraordinary victory.
Shadab and Rauf remained unbeaten in a 89-run stand for the 10th wicket, the highest partnership in a successful ODI run chase for the last wicket.
Batting at number eight, Shadab struck an unbeaten 113 off 96 balls, hitting 13 fours and five sixes. It was his maiden ODI century. Rauf contributed an unbeaten seven off 19 deliveries, hitting the winning boundary to complete the chase.
Pakistan’s innings began poorly as Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and Saim Ayub departed early. Wickets continued to fall, leaving the hosts six down for 103. Although Shadab tried to steady the innings, he received little support from the other batters. Pakistan lost their ninth wicket at 154, with 88 runs still needed.
Shadab then turned the match around alongside Rauf, surviving a major scare on 97 when he was given out leg before wicket. He overturned the decision after a review revealed a slight edge off his bat. England later missed a run-out opportunity against Rauf when Shadab was on 99. Shadab went on to complete his century and guide Pakistan to victory.
Earlier, Duckett had rescued England after they slumped to 52-4. The left-handed batter scored 105 off 111 balls to anchor the innings. Sam Curran added 42, while Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 36 to help England reach 241.
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi was the leading bowler, taking four wickets for 46 runs.
The win gave Pakistan their third consecutive victory in the tournament and confirmed their place in the final. England’s successive defeats, meanwhile, have made their path to the final more difficult.
