Shadab ton stuns England as Pakistan reach tri-series final
LAHORE: Shadab Khan’s maiden century rescued Pakistan from a dire situation and took them to a stunning one-wicket victory over England in the one-day international in Lahore on Sunday, booking the hosts’ spot in the final of the tri-series. Defending a modest 242-run target, England were on the cusp of victory with the home team reduced to 154-9, but Shadab’s unbeaten 113 condemned Harry Brook’s…
In a remarkable turn of events, Pakistan secured a thrilling one-wicket victory over England in a One-Day International match held in Lahore on Sunday. The match was part of the upcoming tri-series, where Pakistan has now clinched a spot in the final to be played next Saturday. Shadab Khan, making his ODI debut at the number eight position, delivered a stellar performance with an unbeaten century, which helped Pakistan overcome a daunting target of 242 runs.
England had been on the brink of victory, with the home team reduced to 154-9, but Shadab's unbeaten innings of 113 struck fear into the hearts of the visiting team. Haris Rauf played a crucial role in the chase, contributing with a last-wicket stand of 89 runs alongside Shadab, sealing the victory with a boundary just 17 balls remaining.
Shadab's exceptional innings set a new record for the highest score at number eight in ODI history. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi praised the outstanding partnership between Shadab and Haris, describing it as amazing. England's defeat leaves their chances of reaching the October 31 final hanging in the balance, as they require Pakistan to win against Sri Lanka on Tuesday and then secure a win against Sri Lanka themselves on Thursday.
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