Shadab Khan’s Miracle Century Rescues Pakistan From 154/9 as England Lose One-Wicket Thriller in Lahore

LAHORE, Pakistan, October 25, 2026: Pakistan were nine wickets down, England needed one more breakthrough, and Gaddafi Stadium had almost resigned itself to defeat. Then Shadab Khan produced an innings that defied the match situation and rewrote ODI history, smashing an unbeaten 113 as Pakistan completed a remarkable one-wicket victory over England in the fourth match of the ODI tri-series on Sunday.

Pakistan had collapsed to 154/9 while chasing England’s 241, leaving Shadab and No. 11 Haris Rauf to find another 88 runs. They answered with an unbeaten 89-run partnership, the highest tenth-wicket stand in a successful men’s ODI chase. Rauf survived 19 deliveries, Shadab registered his maiden international century, and Pakistan reached 243/9 in 47.1 overs to secure their place in the October 31 final.

Pakistan vs England: Match at a Glance

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Shadab Khan Turns Certain Defeat Into a Lahore Classic

When Razaullah was bowled by Will Jacks at 154/9 in the 34th over, Pakistan appeared finished.

Haris Rauf’s Seven Runs Were Worth Their Weight in Gold

A score of seven not out from 19 deliveries would ordinarily attract little attention in a one-day international.

An LBW Review That Could Have Changed Everything

Shadab’s extraordinary innings almost ended before he reached his century.

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Pakistan’s Top Order Fails Again Despite Another Victory

The extraordinary finish should not distract Pakistan’s selectors and team management from another deeply concerning batting performance.

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Ben Duckett’s Century Gives England Hope Before Another Collapse

England’s own innings had followed an uneven course.

Shadab Khan Turns Certain Defeat Into a Lahore Classic

When Razaullah was bowled by Will Jacks at 154/9 in the 34th over, Pakistan appeared finished.

Shadab was unbeaten on 32. Haris Rauf, primarily selected for his fast bowling, walked out with Pakistan still requiring 88 runs and England enjoying a seemingly overwhelming advantage.

The figures told a grim story. Nine wickets had fallen, Pakistan’s recognized batting order had failed, and the only remaining partner was a specialist fast bowler.

Yet Shadab approached the situation with remarkable control.

He took calculated risks, attacked deliveries in his scoring areas and managed the strike to protect Rauf whenever possible. As the partnership grew, England’s bowlers found themselves under increasing pressure.

The equation gradually shifted. Boundaries reduced the target, defensive deliveries became more expensive, and the English fielders faced the uncomfortable prospect of letting another winning position slip away.

Shadab’s unbeaten 113 came from just 96 deliveries, featuring 13 fours and five sixes.

Most impressively, 81 of his runs came during the final-wicket partnership, when Pakistan had absolutely no margin for error.

How Pakistan Completed the Impossible Chase

The partnership accounted for approximately 36.6% of Pakistan’s entire innings.

More strikingly, Shadab alone scored 81 of the partnership’s 89 runs. His contribution represented approximately 91% of the runs added during the final stand, excluding the single extra.

That statistical imbalance illustrates just how effectively he took responsibility for the chase.

Haris Rauf’s Seven Runs Were Worth Their Weight in Gold

A score of seven not out from 19 deliveries would ordinarily attract little attention in a one-day international.

On Sunday, those seven runs became one of the most important contributions of Haris Rauf’s career.

Rauf understood his responsibility. He did not need to match Shadab’s boundary hitting. He needed to stay at the crease, protect his wicket and give his partner enough opportunities to finish the chase.

Against England’s international bowling attack, even survival demanded concentration.

With the target reduced to three runs, Rauf produced the final flourish himself, striking Henry Crocombe for four on the first delivery of the 48th over.

The winning boundary provided a fitting conclusion to a partnership in which both players fulfilled very different responsibilities.

Shadab supplied the runs. Rauf supplied the resistance.

Together, they produced the highest tenth-wicket partnership in a successful men’s ODI run chase.

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An LBW Review That Could Have Changed Everything

Shadab’s extraordinary innings almost ended before he reached his century.

Batting on 97, he was adjudged leg-before-wicket, briefly bringing England to the brink of victory.

However, Shadab challenged the decision through the Decision Review System. Replays established an inside edge, and the dismissal was overturned.

It proved one of the defining moments of the match.

Had the decision stood, England would have won by 21 runs. Instead, Pakistan retained their final wicket, Shadab completed his first international hundred, and England watched the match disappear from their grasp.

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Pakistan’s Top Order Fails Again Despite Another Victory

The extraordinary finish should not distract Pakistan’s selectors and team management from another deeply concerning batting performance.

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub and Babar Azam contributed just 26 runs between them.

Fakhar managed 10 from 18 balls, Saim scored six from 12, and Babar made 10 from 12 deliveries.

Pakistan were 31/3 inside seven overs.

For a team preparing for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, that vulnerability remains difficult to ignore.

Pakistan have now won all three of their tri-series matches, but their success has repeatedly required recoveries from players outside the established top order.

In the earlier 87-run victory over England, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas and Faheem Ashraf rebuilt the innings after another difficult start.

This time, Shadab had to rescue the entire chase from the brink of defeat.

Saad Baig’s aggressive 32 off 22 balls provided a brief counterattack, while Salman Ali Agha contributed 26. Hasan Nawaz made 15.

But none of the recognized batters established the partnership that Pakistan desperately needed.

The hosts have demonstrated impressive lower-order depth throughout the tournament. Their next challenge is ensuring that their experienced batters contribute more consistently, particularly when the opposition has a stronger bowling attack or the conditions are less forgiving.

Ben Duckett’s Century Gives England Hope Before Another Collapse

England’s own innings had followed an uneven course.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and elected to field. His decision initially appeared inspired.

Tom Banton departed for four, Joe Root fell for five, and England captain Harry Brook was run out for just one.

England were 19/3 after five overs.

Jordan Cox followed for six, leaving the visitors struggling at 52/4.

Ben Duckett then took responsibility for rebuilding the innings.

The left-handed opener produced a composed 105 from 111 deliveries, striking ten fours and two sixes.

He found valuable support from Sam Curran, who contributed 42 from 52 balls. Their 93-run partnership helped England recover from their early collapse.

However, England’s middle and lower order struggled to maintain that recovery.

Will Jacks scored 13, Liam Dawson managed five, and Jamie Overton contributed ten.

Gus Atkinson supplied some late acceleration with an unbeaten 36 off 28 deliveries, including three sixes, as England reached 241 before being dismissed in the 47th over.

Duckett deserved considerable credit for producing a century in challenging circumstances. Unfortunately for England, the final result made his contribution another example of individual excellence being overshadowed by collective failure.

Shaheen Afridi Leads Pakistan’s Bowling Attack With Four Wickets

Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with impressive figures of 4/46 from 8.4 overs.

His early wickets established Pakistan’s advantage and prevented England from building momentum through their experienced top order.

The performance also took Shaheen past 150 ODI wickets, a significant personal landmark for Pakistan’s captain.

Arafat Minhas continued his excellent tournament with 2/26 from eight overs, while Razaullah claimed 2/38.

Haris Rauf finished with 1/55.

The bowling attack deserves recognition for dismissing England inside 47 overs, particularly considering the recovery led by Duckett and Curran.

England’s total was competitive, but Pakistan’s bowlers had given their batters a manageable target.

The subsequent collapse made the chase far more difficult than it should have been.

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England’s Bowling Excellence Undone by Their Failure to Finish

England’s bowlers deserved considerable credit for reducing Pakistan to 154/9.

Jamie Overton produced 3/43 from ten overs, maintaining pressure through the middle stages.

Gus Atkinson claimed two important early wickets, removing Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam.

Liam Dawson’s left-arm spin proved equally effective, dismissing Hasan Nawaz and Salman Agha while restricting Pakistan’s scoring options.

Henry Crocombe removed Saim Ayub, and Will Jacks accounted for Razaullah.

Until the ninth wicket fell, England had executed an effective bowling strategy.

Their problem emerged when Shadab began dominating the final partnership.

England struggled to find the right balance between attacking the stumps, denying boundaries and preventing Shadab from retaining the strike.

Shadab exploited the inconsistency and gradually took control.

England can reasonably argue that Shadab produced a once-in-a-career innings that overwhelmed their bowling plans.

Equally, their inability to dismiss Rauf across 19 deliveries raises legitimate questions about their execution under pressure.

Both interpretations contain merit. Shadab played an outstanding innings, but England also allowed a winning position to escape.

The defeat followed the extraordinary events of October 22, when Sri Lanka successfully chased England’s 429/4 despite Harry Brook’s record-breaking double century.

Two consecutive defeats from positions of substantial strength have left England facing a serious test of their ability to close out ODI matches.

Pakistan vs England Full Scorecard

England Batting: 241 All Out in 46.4 Overs

Pakistan Bowling

Fall of wickets: 4/1, 11/2, 19/3, 52/4, with England eventually dismissed for 241.

Pakistan Batting: 243/9 in 47.1 Overs

Fall of wickets: 18/1, 26/2, 31/3, 70/4, 102/5, 103/6, 122/7, 131/8, 154/9.

England Bowling

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Lahore Turns Pink as Pakistan Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Sunday’s extraordinary cricket contest carried a message beyond the boundaries of Gaddafi Stadium.

Pakistan’s players wore specially designed pink uniforms as the Pakistan Cricket Board dedicated the match to breast cancer awareness.

The initiative formed part of Pinktober, the international campaign observed during October to encourage greater awareness of breast cancer, early detection, screening and timely treatment.

The PCB also arranged pink stumps, awareness messages and special activities involving players, match officials and commentators.

The Pakistan cricket team’s participation brought the awareness campaign into the national sporting spotlight on an afternoon that already attracted considerable attention.

The occasion acquired an additional sporting significance when Pakistan produced one of the most dramatic finishes in their ODI history.

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Pakistan Reach Final as England Face a Narrow Qualification Route

Pakistan have now won all three matches in the tri-series, securing six points and qualification for the October 31 final.

England, meanwhile, have suffered three consecutive defeats.

Their only remaining opportunity is the October 29 encounter against Sri Lanka, although their qualification prospects will depend on Pakistan defeating Sri Lanka two days earlier.

ODI Tri-Series Standings After Four Matches

How Can England Still Qualify?

England’s hopes depend on three developments:

1. Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka on October 27.
2. England defeat Sri Lanka on October 29.
3. England finish ahead of Sri Lanka on net run rate.

If Sri Lanka defeat Pakistan on Tuesday, England will be eliminated before their final league match.

Even if Pakistan win, England cannot simply settle for an ordinary victory without considering the net run-rate calculations.

Their campaign has already exposed serious weaknesses in both batting consistency and bowling under pressure.

The final group match will determine whether England can salvage something from a deeply disappointing tournament.

What Happens Next?

For Pakistan, the remaining league fixture provides an opportunity to address their top-order problems before the final.

For England, attention turns toward their final opportunity to avoid elimination.

Yet the lasting image of Sunday’s contest will belong to Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf.

The score was 154/9. England needed one wicket. Pakistan required another 88 runs.

What followed will occupy a special place in Pakistan’s ODI history, a remarkable reminder that even nine wickets down, a match is not over until the final pair has finished batting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Pakistan vs England ODI on October 25, 2026?

Pakistan defeated England by one wicket at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, reaching 243/9 in pursuit of 242.

How many runs did Shadab Khan score?

Shadab Khan scored an unbeaten 113 from 96 deliveries, including 13 fours and five sixes.

What record did Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf establish?

Their unbeaten 89-run partnership became the highest tenth-wicket partnership in a successful men’s ODI run chase.

What was Haris Rauf’s batting contribution?

Haris scored seven not out from 19 deliveries and struck the winning boundary.

Who was Player of the Match?

Shadab Khan received the award for his match-winning century.

Why did Pakistan wear pink uniforms?

Pakistan wore pink kits to support breast cancer awareness as part of the PCB’s Pink Day initiative.

Can England still reach the tri-series final?

Yes, but Pakistan must defeat Sri Lanka on October 27, and England must then beat Sri Lanka on October 29 while finishing ahead on net run rate.

When is the ODI tri-series final?

The final is scheduled for October 31, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.