Pakistan vs England produced a remarkable finish in Lahore on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Pakistan secured a thrilling one-wicket victory in the ODI tri-series. Shadab Khan scored an unbeaten 113 to rescue Pakistan after the hosts slumped to 154/9 while chasing England’s target of 242. His incredible partnership with Haris Rauf turned an almost certain defeat into a memorable win.
England had appeared to be in control after restricting Pakistan to nine wickets. However, Shadab and Rauf combined for an unbeaten 89-run partnership for the final wicket, setting a new record for a successful ODI run chase. Pakistan eventually reached 243/9 in 47.1 overs at Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan vs England: Ben Duckett leads England’s innings
England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs after Pakistan’s bowlers made early breakthroughs. Ben Duckett provided the foundation with an impressive 105, keeping England competitive despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Sam Curran contributed 42, while Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 36 to help England recover from a difficult position. Nevertheless, Pakistan’s bowling attack continued to apply pressure.
Shaheen Shah Afridi led the attack with four wickets for 46 runs. Arafat Minhas and debutant Razaullah also claimed two wickets each, preventing England from building a substantially bigger total.
England’s 241 gave their bowlers a target to defend. However, Pakistan’s extraordinary response later transformed the match.
Pakistan collapse before Shadab Khan’s rescue
Pakistan’s chase began under pressure as England’s bowlers repeatedly broke through the top and middle order. Jamie Overton claimed three wickets, while Liam Dawson and Atkinson also made important contributions.
The hosts slipped to 154/9, leaving them 88 runs short of the target with only one wicket remaining. At that stage, England appeared close to securing victory.
However, Shadab refused to surrender. He continued attacking the bowlers while protecting his remaining partner at the other end. His innings combined calculated aggression with composure under pressure.
Shadab eventually reached an unbeaten 113 off 96 balls, striking 13 fours and five sixes. The century was his first in international cricket and the highest ODI score by a batter at number
