England vs Pakistan in Lahore looked done and dusted at 154 for 9. Pakistan still needed 88 runs, only Haris Rauf was left for company, and plenty of fans at Gaddafi Stadium had already started thinking about the traffic on the way home. Shadab Khan, however, had other plans.
What followed on 25 October 2026 was one of the greatest ODI rescue acts of all time. Shadab smashed an unbeaten 113 off 96 balls, his maiden ODI century, and added 89 for the last wicket with Haris to beat England by one wicket. As a result, Pakistan booked their place in the final of the ODI Tri-Series, and the whole country has been searching “England vs Pakistan” ever since.
England vs Pakistan 4th ODI: Match Summary
| Match | 4th match, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026/27 (day/night) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | 25 October 2026 |
| England | 241 all out (46.4 overs) |
| Pakistan | 243/9 (47.1 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 1 wicket |
| Top Scorers | Shadab Khan 113* (96), Ben Duckett 105 (111) |
| Best Bowling | Shaheen Shah Afridi 4/46, Jamie Overton 3/43, Liam Dawson 2/19 |
England batted first and never really got going, apart from Ben Duckett, whose 105 off 111 balls was his third ODI hundred. Meanwhile, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi led the Pakistan attack superbly with 4 for 46, and England were bowled out for 241.
At first the chase looked routine. Then it fell apart. Pakistan slid from 74 for 3 to 103 for 5, and by the 34th over they were 154 for 9. For more on how the series has unfolded, read our Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 guide.
Shadab Khan’s Century: How the Miracle Unfolded
Shadab walked in at No. 8 with Pakistan on 103 for 5 and watched wickets keep tumbling at the other end. When Haris Rauf joined him at 154 for 9, Shadab was on just 32. From there, he changed gears completely.
- Calm first, then carnage. He reached fifty off 49 balls, and then brought up his hundred off just 91 balls.
- Boundaries on demand. His 113 not out came off 96 balls with 13 fours and 5 sixes.
- Heart-stopper on 97. With victory in sight, Gus Atkinson won an lbw decision against him. Shadab reviewed, UltraEdge showed an edge, and so the decision was overturned.
- Haris held his nerve. Haris faced 19 balls for 7 not out, blocking out overs while Shadab farmed the strike. Finally, he hit the winning four off debutant Henry Crocombe.
It was not only about his batting, either. Earlier in the day, Shadab also held a sharp catch at deep square leg to send back Liam Dawson.
Records Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf Broke
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest 10th-wicket stand in a successful ODI chase | 89* (previous best 64) |
| Maiden ODI century | 113* off 96, his career-best ODI score |
| Rare lower-order hundred | Third batter ever to score an ODI century at No. 8 or lower, according to Dawn |
Who Is Shadab Khan? From Mianwali to Match Winner
Born on 4 October 1998 in Mianwali District, Punjab, Shadab moved with his family to Rawalpindi in 2008. He made his debut for Pakistan in all three formats in 2017 against the West Indies, and later that year he was part of the squad that won the ICC Champions Trophy.
Since then, he has become one of Pakistan’s most valuable all-rounders. He was the first Pakistani man to take 100 T20I wickets, he has served as T20 vice-captain, and he led Islamabad United to a record third PSL title in 2024. In addition, he is widely rated as one of the best fielders in the country. You can read more about his career on Wikipedia.
For years, though, his batting was treated as a bonus rather than a weapon. That is exactly why this innings matters so much. It proves that Shadab can win an ODI for Pakistan with the bat alone, and it gives the selectors plenty to think about ahead of the big tournaments. Fans who follow his PSL journey can also catch up on PSL 2026 dates and updates.
Other Standout Players in England vs Pakistan
Shaheen Shah Afridi (4/46). The captain set the tone early. England slipped to 19 for 3 on a good batting pitch and never fully recovered.
Ben Duckett (105 off 111). England’s lone bright spot with the bat. Without him, England would have been nowhere near 241.
Sam Curran and Gus Atkinson. Curran made 42 in a 93-run fifth-wicket stand with Duckett, while Atkinson added a useful 36 not out late on.
Razaullah (2/38). The debutant chipped in with two wickets on his first ODI outing for Pakistan.
England’s bowlers. Jamie Overton (3/43) and Liam Dawson (2/19) ripped through the middle order, and debutant Henry Crocombe took his first international wicket. In fact, for 34 overs England looked set to win comfortably.
What Decided the England vs Pakistan Thriller?
Pakistan’s top order failed again, with Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub and Babar Azam all gone inside the powerplay, as Yahoo Sports reported. That is a worry the team management must fix before the final.
In the end, however, the difference was one man refusing to accept defeat and a No. 11 brave enough to stay with him. England had several chances to close the game, yet they could not find a way past the last pair. As Sky Sports noted, it was England’s second defeat in a row in the series.
Why This Is One of Pakistan’s Greatest ODI Chases
Pakistan cricket has a long history of dramatic finishes, but very few chases have looked this lost and still ended in victory. When the ninth wicket fell, Pakistan needed 88 runs from just over 16 overs with a genuine No. 11 at the crease. In most matches, that is where the story ends.
Instead, Shadab turned the equation around with smart batting rather than blind slogging. He picked the right bowlers to attack, took singles at the end of overs to keep the strike, and trusted Haris to survive the balls he could not avoid. As a result, the required rate never got out of hand, and the pressure slowly shifted onto England’s bowlers.
That kind of game awareness is what separates a good innings from a match-winning one. It is also why this knock will be replayed on highlight reels for a long time.
Fan Reaction and What’s Next in the Tri-Series
The reaction back home was huge. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the last-wicket stand for turning the game around and called Shadab’s century “spectacular”. On Google Trends, the search “england cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team” crossed 1 million searches in Pakistan within hours, and social media was flooded with clips of the winning boundary.
| Date (2026) | Match | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20 October | Pakistan vs England | Pakistan won by 87 runs |
| 22 October | Sri Lanka vs England | Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets, chasing 430 |
| 25 October | Pakistan vs England | Pakistan won by 1 wicket |
| 29 October | England vs Sri Lanka | England must win to stay alive |
| 31 October | Final | Pakistan already through |
Pakistan are into the final on 31 October. Their opponent will be decided after England face Sri Lanka on 29 October.
What Pakistan Must Fix Before the Final
The win was thrilling, but it also exposed some real problems. First, the top order keeps losing early wickets. Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub and Babar Azam all fell inside the first ten overs here, and Pakistan cannot rely on the lower order to bail them out every time.
Second, the middle order collapsed from 74 for 3 to 154 for 9 against a modest England attack. In a final, that kind of slide will usually be punished. Therefore, the batters need to build partnerships and take the game deep.
On the bright side, the bowling looks sharp. Shaheen is leading from the front, and debutant Razaullah showed he belongs at this level. If the batting clicks, Pakistan will start the final as clear favourites.
England vs Pakistan FAQ
Who Won the England vs Pakistan 4th ODI?
Pakistan won by one wicket at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, chasing 242 and finishing on 243 for 9 in 47.1 overs.
How Many Runs Did Shadab Khan Score Against England?
He scored 113 not out off 96 balls, with 13 fours and 5 sixes. It was his first ODI century.
What Record Did Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf Set?
Their unbroken 89 is the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase, beating the old record of 64.
When Is the Tri-Series Final?
The final is on 31 October 2026. Pakistan have qualified, and their opponent depends on England vs Sri Lanka on 29 October.
The Bottom Line
Cricket fans will be talking about this England vs Pakistan match for years. Pakistan were beaten for 34 overs, and then Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf rewrote the record books in front of a Lahore crowd that refused to leave. Whoever Pakistan face in the final, they will go in believing that no target is out of reach.
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