Pakistan beat England by 1 wicket (with 17 balls remaining) – ODI Report
Pakistan won by 1 wicket (with 17 balls remaining) in the 21st match of 24 in the Tri-Nation Series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Shadab Khan delivered a match-defining 113 off 96 balls to steer the hosts to a nerve-shredding chase, securing Pakistan’s second consecutive victory and keeping them unbeaten atop the tournament table.
England’s 241 – Duckett Anchors, Atkinson Fires Late
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. Ben Duckett carried the England innings with a composed 105 off 111 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes), building a 183-run partnership with Tom Banton before the latter fell for 4 at 4/1 in the opening over. The middle order crumbled – Joe Root managed just 5 at 11/3, Harry Brook departed for 1 at 19/4, and Jordan Cox fell for 6 at 52/5. Sam Curran steadied the ship with 42 off 52 (5 fours) at 145/6, but it was Gus Atkinson who provided the late flourish – 36 off 28 with 3 sixes at a strike rate of 129 – lifting England to 241 all out in 46.4 overs.
Shaheen Afridi was Pakistan’s standout bowler, claiming 4/46 from 8.4 overs at an economy of 5.31. Raza Ullah took 2/38 from 8 overs, while Arafat Minhas impressed with 2/26 from 8 at an economy of just 3.25. Duckett’s dismissal came at 187/8 in the 36th over, marking the beginning of England’s collapse.
Pakistan’s Chase – Shadab Khan Seals the Deal
Chasing 242, Pakistan’s top order faltered early. Fakhar Zaman fell for 10 at 18/1, Saim Ayub departed for 6 at 27/2, and Babar Azam was clean bowled for 10 at 31/3. Salman Agha contributed 26 off 49 (2 fours) at 122/4, but the real turning point came when Saad Baig struck 32 off just 22 balls (7 fours, strike rate 145) at 74/5 in the 11th over, injecting urgency into the chase.
However, it was Shadab Khan who took centre stage. Arriving at the crease with Pakistan at 103/7 in the 23rd over, he constructed a masterclass – 113 off 96 balls (13 fours, 5 sixes) at a strike rate of 118. His unbeaten knock steered Pakistan through the middle overs and into the final stages. Hasan Nawaz (15 off 33) and Arafat Minhas (1 off 3) offered support before falling, but Shadab’s composure under pressure – striking boundaries when required and rotating the strike – proved decisive. Haris Rauf finished unbeaten on 7 off 19 as Pakistan sealed victory with 17 balls to spare.
Jamie Overton was England’s leading bowler with 3/43 from 10 overs at an economy of 4.30, while Liam Dawson took 2/30 from 10 overs (1 maiden) at an economy of 3.00. Gus Atkinson claimed 2/62 from 9 overs, and Will Jacks took 1/18 from 4.
Turning Point
The match pivoted when Shadab Khan arrived at the crease with Pakistan at 103/7 in the 23rd over. At that stage, the chase looked precarious with the top order dismantled. Shadab’s aggressive yet calculated approach – striking at 118 while finding gaps and rotating strike – transformed the momentum entirely. His partnership with the tail, though brief, proved enough to carry Pakistan over the line.
Statz MVP: Liam Dawson (Statz Rating: 113.95)
Liam Dawson earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 113.95. Despite England’s defeat, Dawson’s 2/30 from 10 overs (including 1 maiden) at an economy of 3.00 was a standout bowling display under pressure. His miserly approach in the middle overs restricted Pakistan’s scoring when they needed acceleration, and his performance exemplified disciplined cricket in a losing effort.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Liam Dawson (ENG) – Statz Rating: 113.95 | 2/30 from 10 overs (1 maiden, economy 3.00). Disciplined bowling under pressure in a losing cause.
- Jamie Overton (ENG) – Statz Rating: 107.19 | 3/43 from 10 overs (economy 4.30) plus 10 runs with the bat. Strong all-round contribution despite defeat.
- Shadab Khan (PAK) – Statz Rating: 101.37 | 113 off 96 balls (13 fours, 5 sixes, SR 118). Match-winning unbeaten knock in the chase.
- Gus Atkinson (ENG) – Statz Rating: 98.33 | 36 off 28 (3 sixes, SR 129) plus 2/62 from 9 overs. Explosive late-order batting and economical bowling.
- Shaheen Afridi (PAK) – Statz Rating: 97.14 | 4/46 from 8.4 overs (economy 5.31). Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in a dominant opening spell.
Match Context
This was the 21st match of 24 in the Tri-Nation Series. Pakistan (1st, 2W 0L, 4pts, NRR +1.24) remain unbeaten and in pole position for the knockout stages. England (3rd, 0W 2L, 0pts, NRR -0.892) have now lost both matches and face an uphill battle to qualify. See the full scorecard and H2H on Statz for complete match data, or explore bet builder options for upcoming fixtures in the series.
