LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan played a historic, career-defining innings against England in the tri-series ODI match at Gaddafi Stadium, rewriting record books and guiding Pakistan to a breathtaking one-wicket victory.
Shadab Khan Makes History with Record-Breaking Century: Match Overview and Early Collapse
Chasing a target of 242, Pakistan’s batting lineup struggled against a disciplined English bowling attack. The hosts found themselves in deep trouble at 154-9 in the 34th over, with defeat all but certain.
Shadab’s Record-Breaking Heroics
Stepping up under immense pressure at number eight, Shadab Khan played a sensational, unbeaten knock of 113 runs off 96 balls, featuring 13 fours and 5 sixes. This masterpiece marked his maiden ODI century and shattered multiple world records:
Shadab registered the highest individual score in ODI history by any batter playing at number eight or lower, surpassing previous benchmarks.
He combined with fast bowler Haris Rauf for an unbroken 89-run last-wicket stand, setting a new world record for the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful ODI run chase.
The duo erased a 51-year-old record previously held by West Indies’ Derek Murray and Andy Roberts, who had put on an unbroken 64-run stand for the 10th wicket against Pakistan in the 1975 World Cup.
Dramatic Finish
Haris Rauf played a crucial supporting role, holding his ground defensively with 7 not out off 19 balls, while Shadab anchored the chase to drive Pakistan across the finish line at 243-9 in 47.1 overs. Shadab Khan was rightfully named Player of the Match for his unforgettable performance.
