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.
LAHORE: Shadab Khan's century marked Pakistan's exceptional turnaround in an ODI against England, securing a one-wicket victory and a spot in the tri-series final. Defending a modest target of 242, England found themselves at 154-9 on Sunday, before Shadab's unbeaten 113 secured the win. Haris Rauf's unbroken partnership with Shadab for the last wicket proved vital.
Shadab, who hit five sixes and 13 boundaries, narrowly escaped a leg-before decision off Gus Atkinson. The 28-year-old guided Pakistan to victory, establishing himself as the highest batter at number eight in all ODIs. England captain Harry Brook refused to blame his bowlers, acknowledging the team's effort. Pakistan now faces a crucial match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, followed by a game against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
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