PAK vs ENG Tri-Series 2026: Shadab 113*, Pakistan Win by 1
Published on October 25, 2026
Summary Overview: Pakistan beat England by 1 wicket in Lahore after Shadab Khan (113 not out) and Haris Rauf added an unbeaten 89 for the last wicket. Ben Duckett's 105 and Shaheen Afridi's 4 for 46 set it up. Pakistan are into the tri-series final.
Who won? Pakistan, by 1 wicket with 17 balls to spare. England were bowled out for 241, and Pakistan reached 243 for 9 in 47.1 overs at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
How did they do it? Pakistan were 154 for 9 in the 34th over, still 88 runs short. Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf then added an unbeaten 89 off 80 balls for the last wicket to win the game.
Who starred? Shadab Khan made 113 not out off 96 balls, with 13 fours and five sixes, and was named Player of the Match. Captain Shaheen Afridi took 4 for 46. For England, Ben Duckett hit 105.
What does it mean? Pakistan have won all three of their games and are through to the final on October 31. England have lost all three.
Match Report: From Certain Defeat to an Unforgettable Win
For readers new to cricket: in a One Day International (ODI), each team bats for up to 50 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A team is all out when ten of its eleven batters are dismissed, so when the ninth wicket falls, only one partnership is left. Winning "by 1 wicket" means Pakistan got home with just that last pair still together.
England's Innings: Duckett's Century, Shaheen's Four
Shaheen won the toss and chose to bowl, and he made the perfect start. Tom Banton fell in the first over, Joe Root in the third, and Harry Brook was run out. England were 19 for 3 after five overs, and 52 for 4 when Haris Rauf removed Jordan Cox.
Ben Duckett rebuilt, adding 93 with Sam Curran (42), and went on to a fine 105 off 111 balls with 10 fours and two sixes. When Arafat Minhas removed him at 187 for 7, England were in trouble again, and Razaullah removed Liam Dawson in the next over without a run added.
Gus Atkinson hit three sixes in a late 36 not out off 28, adding 40 for the last wicket with Henry Crocombe, before Shaheen finished the innings with his fourth wicket. England were all out for 241 in 46.4 overs.
Pakistan's Chase: Collapse After Collapse
Pakistan looked set for a comfortable evening, but England's seamers had other ideas. Gus Atkinson removed Fakhar Zaman and bowled Babar Azam, and Crocombe had Saim Ayub caught. Pakistan were 31 for 3.
Saad Baig counter-attacked with 32 off 22, but Jamie Overton removed him, and the spin of Liam Dawson (10 overs, 2 for 30) squeezed the middle order. Overton took 3 for 43, Dawson removed Salman Agha and Hasan Nawaz, and Will Jacks bowled Razaullah.
At 154 for 9 in the 34th over, with 88 still needed, England were one wicket from victory.
Turning Point: The Last-Wicket Stand That Won the Match
What followed was extraordinary. Shadab Khan took charge, and Haris Rauf, a fast bowler who rarely bats for long, simply refused to get out.
The pair added 89 not out off 80 balls for the tenth wicket. Shadab scored 81 off 61 in that stand, reaching his century along the way, while Rauf faced 19 balls and made 7 not out, keeping out everything England's bowlers threw at him.
Shadab carefully farmed the strike, and Rauf survived the balls he had to face. With 17 balls left, Pakistan reached 243 to win a game they had looked certain to lose.
| Last-wicket stand | Figures |
| Score when it began | 154 for 9 (33.5 overs) |
| Runs needed | 88 |
| Stand | 89 not out off 80 balls |
| Shadab Khan's share | 81 off 61 balls |
| Haris Rauf's share | 7 not out off 19 balls |
| Finished | 243 for 9 (47.1 overs) |
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Shadab Khan | Pakistan | 113* (96), 13 fours, 5 sixes, Player of the Match |
| Shaheen Afridi (c) | Pakistan | 4 for 46 (8.4 overs) |
| Arafat Minhas | Pakistan | 2 for 26 (8 overs) |
| Razaullah | Pakistan | 2 for 38 (8 overs) |
| Saad Baig (wk) | Pakistan | 32 (22), 7 fours |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan | 7* (19) in the winning stand, and 1 for 55 |
| Ben Duckett | England | 105 (111), 10 fours, 2 sixes |
| Jamie Overton | England | 3 for 43 (10 overs) |
| Liam Dawson | England | 2 for 30 (10 overs, 1 maiden) |
| Gus Atkinson | England | 36* (28), 3 sixes, and 2 for 62 |
| Sam Curran | England | 42 (52), 5 fours |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Shaheen's early burst | England 19 for 3 (5 overs) |
| Duckett and Curran stand | 93 for the 5th wicket |
| Two wickets in two overs | 187 for 6 to 187 for 8 |
| Atkinson and Crocombe stand | 40 for the last wicket |
| England all out | 241 (46.4 overs) |
| Pakistan's poor start | 31 for 3 (6.5 overs) |
| Pakistan nine down | 154 for 9 (33.5 overs) |
| Shadab and Rauf stand | 89* off 80 balls for the last wicket |
| Pakistan win | 243 for 9 (47.1 overs) |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 10 overs |
| England | 56 for 4 |
| Pakistan | 52 for 3 |
Squads
Pakistan
| Role | Players |
| Playing XI | Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Razaullah |
| Bench | Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Ghazi Ghori, Sufyan Moqim, Abrar Ahmed |
England
| Role | Players |
| Playing XI | Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Henry Crocombe |
| Bench | James Coles, Josh Tongue, Mason Crane, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker |
England made one change from their defeat to Sri Lanka: Henry Crocombe came in for Josh Tongue.
Tri-Series Table After Match 4
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Net Run Rate |
| Pakistan (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | +0.949 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.348 |
| England | 3 | 0 | 3 | -0.733 |
Q = qualified for the final. Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score. A team that is bowled out is counted as having faced its full 50 overs.
The race for the other final spot: if Sri Lanka beat Pakistan on Tuesday, they are through. If they lose, England can still finish level with them on one win by beating Sri Lanka on Thursday, and net run rate would decide who joins Pakistan in the final.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Local (PKT) | IST | UK | ET |
| 5th Match | Tue, Oct 27 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6th Match | Thu, Oct 29 | Sri Lanka vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| Final | Sat, Oct 31 | Pakistan vs TBC | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
Local time is Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5). IST is India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). UK times are GMT. ET is US Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). In Sri Lanka, matches start at 1:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Pakistan vs England in Lahore?
- Pakistan, by 1 wicket with 17 balls to spare, at the Gaddafi Stadium.
How many did Shadab Khan score?
- 113 not out off 96 balls, with 13 fours and five sixes. He was Player of the Match.
How big was the last-wicket stand?
- Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf added 89 not out off 80 balls, starting at 154 for 9 with 88 needed.
Are Pakistan in the tri-series final?
- Yes. They have won all three games and will play in the final on October 31 in Lahore.
Can England still reach the final?
- Only if Sri Lanka lose to Pakistan and England then beat Sri Lanka, with net run rate deciding second place.
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