Shadab Khan’s Heroics Powers Pakistan to Thrilling Win Over England

Shadab Khan's maiden century propelled Pakistan to a nail-biting one-wicket triumph over England in the fourth ODI of the tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium. The match saw Pakistan recovering from a devastating batting collapse to chase down 242 in the 48th over, with Shadab remaining not out on 113 off 96 balls, including 13 fours and five sixes.

However, Pakistan's initial innings was fraught with difficulties as Gus Atkinson dismissed Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam for 10 each, and debutant Henry Crocombe removed Saim Ayub for just six runs. The hosts struggled at 31-3 before Saad Baig and Salman Ali Agha steadied the innings with a 43-run partnership. England, in control, saw Liam Dawson remove Hasan Nawaz for 15 and Agha for 26, while Overton claimed the wickets of Arafat Minhas and captain Shaheen Afridi.

Pakistan found themselves perilously low, but Shadab's counterattack, in partnership with Haris Rauf, kept their hopes alive. Rauf eventually struck the winning runs, securing a thrilling victory for Pakistan and advancing them to the final of the tri-series.