Shadab Khan’s maiden ODI ton wins it for Pakistan by one wicket

Shadab Khan hit his maiden ODI century, an unbeaten 113 off 96 balls, to take Pakistan to a one-wicket win over England in Lahore and into the final of the ODI tri-series on 31 October.

Pakistan were 154-9 while chasing 242 before Shadab and Haris Rauf added 89 unbeaten runs for the last wicket. Pakistan finished on 243-9 in 47.1 overs.

The details

Shadab’s innings included 13 fours and five sixes. He survived a leg-before appeal on 97 when a DRS review showed an inside edge.

The 89-run stand for the 10th wicket was reported by the Tribune as the highest for that wicket in a successful ODI chase, beating the previous mark of 64. The Daily Star called it a new world record.

Ben Duckett made 105 off 111 balls for England, but his hundred was not enough.

Tri-series picture

This was England’s third straight defeat in the tournament. They lost to Pakistan by 87 runs on 20 October, when Pakistan made 302/9 and England were bowled out for 215. On 22 October, Sri Lanka beat England by two wickets, chasing 430/8 in 49.5 overs after England had posted 429/4.

England must beat Sri Lanka in their last group-stage match to have any chance of reaching the final.

What’s next

Pakistan play Sri Lanka on Tuesday, 27 October at 2:00 PM IST. England face Sri Lanka on Thursday, 29 October at 2:00 PM IST.

Pakistan then host Sri Lanka for the first Test of a WTC series on Monday, 9 November at 10:30 AM IST. England’s next assignment is the white-ball series against Australia, starting on Friday, 13 November at 9:00 AM IST.