Pakistan secured a thrilling one-wicket victory over England in the fourth ODI of the tri-nation series, thanks to a magnificent century by Shadab Khan. The Pakistani players took the field in pink kits to raise awareness about breast cancer.
After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to bowl first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. England were eventually bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs.
Shaheen Shah Afridi gave Pakistan an early breakthrough by dismissing Tom Banton for four on the fifth ball of the opening over. He struck again in the third over, removing Joe Root for five runs.
England suffered another setback when captain Harry Brook was run out in the fifth over, while Haris Rauf claimed the fourth wicket to leave the visitors struggling at 52 runs.
Despite losing four wickets for just 52 runs, opener Ben Duckett led England’s recovery with a fighting century, scoring 105 runs. Sam Curran contributed 42 runs, while Gus Atkinson added 36 as England managed to reach 241 before being bowled out.
Pakistan then mounted a determined chase, with Shadab Khan producing a match-winning century to guide his team to a dramatic one-wicket victory.
Shadab Khan kept Pakistan’s hopes alive with a sensational half-century under immense pressure against England. With Pakistan’s batting lineup struggling during the run chase, Shadab Khan stepped up under pressure, bringing up his half-century in style with a towering six. His determined knock provided a crucial boost to the Green Shirts, keeping their hopes of victory alive.
Earlier, England was bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs, setting Pakistan a target of 242 runs in the fourth match of the tri-nation ODI series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl, with Razaullah making his ODI debut and Shadab Khan returning to the playing XI.
Ben Duckett top-scored for England with 105 runs, while Sam Curran contributed 42 and Gus Atkinson added 36. However, the remaining English batters failed to make significant contributions as Pakistan’s bowlers restricted the visitors to 241.
England have lost their ninth wicket for 201 runs against Pakistan in the fourth match of the tri-nation ODI series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. The hosts have handed an ODI debut to Razaullah, while Shadab Khan has returned to the playing XI.
Opener Ben Duckett top-scored for England with 105 runs, while Sam Curran contributed 42. The remaining English batters failed to make significant contributions as Pakistan continued to take wickets. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said that fast bowler Naseem Shah sustained a finger injury during the warm-up, while Faheem Ashraf was dropped from the playing XI.d in the ongoing ODI tri-nation series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
