Pakistan produced a stunning comeback to defeat England by one wicket in a thrilling ODI Tri-Series encounter at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Chasing 242, Pakistan looked destined for defeat after slipping to 154/9, but Shadab Khan delivered a sensational unbeaten century to turn the contest around.
Shadab scored 113 not out and shared an incredible 89-run partnership with Haris Rauf for the final wicket, setting a record for the highest tenth-wicket stand in a successful ODI run chase. Rauf remained unbeaten on seven as Pakistan reached 243/9, sealing a memorable victory and booking their place in the Tri-Series final.
Shadab Khan leads Pakistan’s incredible last-wicket comeback
Pakistan’s chase looked to be falling apart as England’s bowlers kept taking wickets. Jamie Overton claimed three wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi earlier took four to restrict England to 241 all out. Ben Duckett’s century and Sam Curran’s 42 helped England recover from an early collapse and post a competitive total.
At 154/9, Pakistan needed an extraordinary effort to stay in the contest. Shadab took responsibility, finding boundaries regularly while ensuring Rauf remained at the other end. Even a dramatic LBW appeal against Shadab, who survived a review on 97 after UltraEdge detected an inside edge, could not stop Pakistan’s charge.
England came agonisingly close to ending the contest, but Shadab continued to find a way to keep the chase alive. He smashed Gus Atkinson for a six when Pakistan needed nine runs from the final ball of the over, before Rauf struck the decisive runs off debutant Henry Crocombe to seal the win.
Pakistan stun England with a record-breaking final-wicket partnership
The 89-run stand between Shadab and Rauf set a new record for the highest tenth-wicket partnership in a successful ODI run chase. Shadab finished unbeaten on 113 off 105 deliveries, while Rauf contributed seven not out from 19 balls, playing a crucial supporting role in the remarkable turnaround.
The defeat was another setback for England in the Tri-Series after their failure to defend 429 runs in their previous match. With Pakistan securing their place in the final, England’s hopes of progressing were left hanging by a thread.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Shadab Khan played a sensational knock to bag POTM award 🥇#ShadabKhan #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/bZEzexA9PU
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 26, 2026
An historic night in Lahore as Shadab Khan scores a remarkable century and Pakistan break an international record that has held since 1975 😮https://t.co/Xc8KQuNTkA
— ICC (@ICC) October 26, 2026
Outstanding win by Pakistan by 1 wicket. tonight. YES of course, Shadab KHAN!!!!!! Brilliant innings. As important a 7(19) by Harris Rauf in an 89 run partnership for the last wicket.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 25, 2026
Cricket 🤝 Absolute Cinema
— Shai Hope (@shaidhope) October 25, 2026
That was a sensational innings by @76Shadabkhan 👏👏 won it for Pakistan out of nowhere
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) October 25, 2026
Have we just been seduced by a couple of jaw dropping victories by Sri Lanka & Pakistan, or is it time for more ODI tri-series, like yesteryear? Somehow it all feels a bit more interesting #PAKvENG
— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) October 25, 2026
Every time people try to write off or malign One Day International Cricket, it shows us time & time again as to how brilliant it is.
Bring back these triangular ODI series on a regular basis with a calendar that has context & jeopardy to give us 3 great formats and support them
— Andrew Leonard (@CricketBadge) October 25, 2026
– Chasing 242 runs.
– Pakistan was 154/9.
– Shadab & Rauf in the middle.SHADAB KHAN SMASHED A HUNDRED & PAKISTAN WON BY 1 WICKET 🤯
One of the craziest ODI matches ever in history. pic.twitter.com/IGShRxSyEO
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 25, 2026
Just watched the highlights of Shadab Khan !! MY GOD SHADDY 🤯 easily in the top five knocks in the history of ODI cricket.
Haris played the best supporting role in that historic win and stole the show by hitting the winning run. pic.twitter.com/rWVWyiW2o5— Rana Shazib (@RanaShazibKhan) October 26, 2026
Shadab Khan – What a time to score his maiden 💯❤️
He has dragged Pakistan back into the game when all hope seemed lost. What an effort Man 🔥🏏 pic.twitter.com/8QXHFr8IyV
— Kavi Senu (@KaviSenu) October 25, 2026
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