Pakistan pulled off a remarkable one-wicket victory over England in the ODI tri-series in Lahore on October 25, 2026, after Shadab Khan produced a sensational unbeaten century to rescue his team from a near-certain defeat.
Chasing a target of 242 runs, Pakistan were in serious trouble at 154 for nine. However, Shadab delivered a match-winning performance, scoring an unbeaten 113 off 96 balls to guide the hosts to 243 for nine in 47.1 overs. His innings included 13 boundaries and five sixes, making it one of the most memorable knocks of his international career.
Shadab found an unlikely but crucial partner in fast bowler Haris Rauf, who remained unbeaten on seven. The pair stitched together an unbeaten 89-run partnership for the final wicket, setting a record for the highest 10th-wicket stand in a successful ODI run chase.
The match witnessed another dramatic moment when Shadab was given out leg-before-wicket on 97 with Pakistan still needing 21 runs. After initially appearing to accept the decision, he reviewed it, and the Decision Review System detected an inside edge. The decision was overturned, allowing him to continue his remarkable innings and eventually reach his maiden international century.
Earlier, England had been bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs. Opener Ben Duckett top-scored with an impressive 105 off 111 deliveries, while Sam Curran contributed 42 runs and Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 36. Despite these efforts, England struggled to build a commanding total after losing several wickets at crucial stages.
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi led the bowling attack with four wickets for 46 runs, while Arafat Minhas and Razaullah claimed two wickets each.
England appeared firmly in control of the chase after their bowlers reduced Pakistan to nine wickets down. Jamie Overton finished with three wickets for 43 runs, while Liam Dawson and Gus Atkinson also made important contributions. However, Shadab’s determined batting and Rauf’s support turned the match around in spectacular fashion.
The defeat marked England’s third consecutive loss in the tri-series, leaving their tournament campaign in serious jeopardy. Pakistan, meanwhile, secured their place in the final with a victory that highlighted their fighting spirit and ability to perform under pressure.
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match for his extraordinary innings, which transformed an almost impossible situation into one of Pakistan’s most thrilling ODI victories.