Miracle in Lahore: Pakistan Edge England by 1 Wicket After World-Record 113*
In one of the most dramatic finishes in modern One Day International history, Pakistan secured an improbable 1-wicket victory over England on Sunday, October 25, 2026, during the 4th match of the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Chasing a target of 242, Pakistan appeared headed for a heavy defeat after collapsing to 154/9 in the 34th over against a relentless English bowling attack. However, all-rounder Shadab Khan produced an all-time classic performance, scoring an incredible 113 off 96 balls*. Coupled with a courageous tail-end display from Haris Rauf, Pakistan completed the miraculous chase in the 48th over to ignite massive celebrations across Lahore.
| MATCH RECOVERY & LAST-WICKET HEROICS FLOW |
| England Post 241 All Out (Ben Duckett Hits 105; Shaheen Takes 4-46) |
| Pakistan Top-Order Collapses to 154/9 Against Dawson & Overton |
| World-Record #8 Counter-Attack Shadab Khan hits 13 fours & 5 sixes for historical 113* off 96 balls. | 89-Run 10th-Wicket Stand Haris Rauf holds firm (3* off 18) as Pakistan seal 1-wicket win. |
1. First Innings: Shaheen Milestones & Duckett's Fighting Hundred
After winning the toss and electing to bowl first under humid conditions in Lahore, Pakistan's frontline attack made immediate inroads.
Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi struck in the very first over, removing Tom Banton to become the fastest Pakistani pacer to reach 150 ODI wickets. Shaheen quickly followed up by bowling Joe Root for 5. A sharp direct-hit run-out from debutant Razaullah sent England captain Harry Brook back for just 1, leaving the visitors reeling at 19/3.
However, opener Ben Duckett held the English innings together with a magnificent 105 off 111 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and 2 sixes. Supported by Sam Curran (42) and a late tail-end cameo from Gus Atkinson (36*), England scrapped their way to 241 all out in 46.4 overs.
2. Match Summary & Operational Scorecard
| Match Dimension | Official Scorecard Details (October 25, 2026) | Match Impact & Significance |
| Match Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan | 4th Match, 2026 ODI Tri-Nation Series. |
| England Innings | 241 All Out (46.4 Overs) — Ben Duckett 105 | Built around Duckett's hundred & 40-run 10th-wicket stand. |
| Pakistan Bowling | Shaheen Afridi 4/46, Arafat Minhas 2/26 | Early strikes & key middle-over breakthroughs. |
| Pakistan Innings | 243/9 (47.1 Overs) — Shadab Khan 113* | Recovered from 154/9 to win by 1 wicket. |
| Player of Match | Shadab Khan (113* & 0/31) | Highest individual score by No. 8 in ODI history. |
3. The Collapse and The Greatest No. 8 Innings in ODI History
Pakistan's run-chase got off to a turbulent start. Openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman fell early, while Babar Azam was dismissed for 10. Mid-order resistance from Saad Baig (32) was short-lived as English spinners Liam Dawson (2/30) and Jamie Overton (3/43) ran through Pakistan's middle order.
When Arafat Minhas fell in the 34th over, Pakistan was floundering at 154/9, needing 88 more runs with only number 11 batter Haris Rauf remaining.
What followed was purely legendary:
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Calculated Aggression: Shadab Khan shielded Rauf, taking calculated risks against Gus Atkinson and Sam Curran, launching 5 massive sixes and 13 boundaries.
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Defensive Valour: Haris Rauf faced 18 nerve-shredding deliveries, scoring an invaluable 3* while supporting Shadab during their unbroken 89-run 10th-wicket partnership.
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World Record Broken: Shadab's 113* surpassed Ireland's Simi Singh (100*) and Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz (100*) for the highest score by a No. 8 batter in ODI history.
4. Tournament Outlook & Qualification Impact
With this sensational 1-wicket victory, Pakistan secured their spot in the Tri-Nation Series Final. England must now defeat Sri Lanka in the remaining group-stage encounter with a high net run rate to contend for the second final spot.