LAHORE: Pakistan secured a thrilling one-wicket victory over England in the fourth match of the tri-nation ODI series, chasing down a target of 242 runs in the 48th over, thanks to a magnificent century by Shadab Khan.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. England were bowled out for 241 in the 47th over after a difficult start to their innings.
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi made an immediate impact, dismissing Tom Banton for four in the opening over. He struck again in the third over, removing Joe Root for five, while Harry Brook was run out in the fifth over.
Haris Rauf claimed England’s fourth wicket as the visitors slumped to 52 for four.
Despite the early collapse, opener Ben Duckett led England’s recovery with a fighting 105-run innings. Sam Curran contributed 42 runs, while Gus Atkinson added 36 to help England reach 241.
For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi took four wickets, completing 150 wickets in ODI cricket in the process. Razaullah and Arafat Minhas claimed two wickets each, while Haris Rauf took one.
Pakistan completed the chase in the 48th over, losing nine wickets, with Shadab’s outstanding century proving decisive in securing the narrow victory.
The Pakistani team also took the field in pink kits to raise awareness about breast cancer among women.
