Pakistan produced a dramatic comeback against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 25, 2026, securing a one-wicket victory in the ODI tri-series. With a target of 242 runs, Pakistan appeared close to defeat after losing nine wickets for just 154 runs. Shadab Khan, however, delivered an extraordinary performance that transformed the match and sent the home crowd into celebration.
Shadab remained unbeaten on 113 off 96 balls, striking 13 fours and five sixes to guide Pakistan across the finish line. The century was his first in One-Day Internationals and made him the central figure in one of Pakistan’s most dramatic recent victories. The result also secured Pakistan a place in the tri-series final.
With Pakistan down to its final wicket, Haris Rauf joined Shadab at the crease for a seemingly difficult rescue mission. The pair responded with an unbroken 89-run partnership, combining Shadab’s attacking stroke play with Haris’s determination to stay in the game. Haris then struck the boundary that sealed the win, completing an unforgettable finish.
Their partnership set a record for the highest 10th-wicket stand in a successful ODI run chase. The match also featured a tense moment when Shadab, on 97, was given out leg-before-wicket, only for his review to overturn the decision after an inside edge was detected. He went on to reach his maiden ODI century, turning a near-defeat into a historic triumph.
Shadab’s performance sparked celebrations across social media, with fans, former cricketers and cricket organisations praising his composure under pressure.
The Pakistan Cricket Board celebrated the all-rounder’s innings, while the International Cricket Council highlighted how his century had carried Pakistan into the final. Several supporters described the finish as an extraordinary comeback after the team had slipped to nine wickets down.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated the team, praising Shadab’s century and the decisive partnership with Haris Rauf.
Pakistan produced a dramatic comeback against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 25, 2026, securing a one-wicket victory in the ODI tri-series.
Pakistan produced a dramatic comeback against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 25, 2026, securing a one-wicket victory in the ODI tri-series. With a target of 242 runs, Pakistan appeared close to defeat after losing nine wickets for just 154 runs. Shadab Khan, however, delivered an extraordinary performance that transformed the match and sent the home crowd into celebration.
Shadab remained unbeaten on 113 off 96 balls, striking 13 fours and five sixes to guide Pakistan across the finish line. The century was his first in One-Day Internationals and made him the central figure in one of Pakistan’s most dramatic recent victories. The result also secured Pakistan a place in the tri-series final.
With Pakistan down to its final wicket, Haris Rauf joined Shadab at the crease for a seemingly difficult rescue mission. The pair responded with an unbroken 89-run partnership, combining Shadab’s attacking stroke play with Haris’s determination to stay in the game. Haris then struck the boundary that sealed the win, completing an unforgettable finish.
Their partnership set a record for the highest 10th-wicket stand in a successful ODI run chase. The match also featured a tense moment when Shadab, on 97, was given out leg-before-wicket, only for his review to overturn the decision after an inside edge was detected. He went on to reach his maiden ODI century, turning a near-defeat into a historic triumph.
Shadab’s performance sparked celebrations across social media, with fans, former cricketers and cricket organisations praising his composure under pressure.
The Pakistan Cricket Board celebrated the all-rounder’s innings, while the International Cricket Council highlighted how his century had carried Pakistan into the final. Several supporters described the finish as an extraordinary comeback after the team had slipped to nine wickets down.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated the team, praising Shadab’s century and the decisive partnership with Haris Rauf.
