Shadab Khan’s century seals thrilling one-wicket win over England

Pakistan defeated England by one wicket in a thrilling fourth match of the tri-nation ODI series, thanks to a brilliant century from Shadab Khan at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

Chasing a target of 242, Pakistan reached 242 for nine in the 48th over. Shadab anchored the innings with an outstanding 113 off 96 deliveries, keeping Pakistan in contention despite the loss of wickets at regular intervals.

Pakistan’s chase got off to a difficult start as Fakhar Zaman fell for 10 and Saim Ayub managed only six runs. Babar Azam was dismissed for 10, while Saad Baig contributed 32 and Salman Ali Agha scored 26.

Hasan Nawaz made 15 before departing, while captain Shaheen Shah Afridi scored four. Rizwanullah added eight runs and Arafat Minhas was dismissed for one. Shadab’s century proved decisive as Pakistan secured victory with just one wicket remaining.

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Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field. England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs, with Ben Duckett leading their batting effort with a superb 105.

Sam Curran contributed 42 runs, while Gus Atkinson scored 36. Will Jacks made 13 and Jamie Overton added 10 as England struggled to build a total beyond 241.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi led the bowling attack with four wickets. Arafat Minhas and Rizwanullah claimed two wickets each, while Haris Rauf took one.

The match was observed as Pink Day to raise awareness about breast cancer. Pakistan’s players took to the field wearing pink kits as part of the awareness initiative.

Pakistan’s narrow victory highlighted Shadab’s match-winning contribution and the team’s ability to complete a challenging chase under pressure.

Teams

Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Razaullah, Haris Rauf.

England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jordan Cox (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Henry Crocombe.