Pakistan produced a remarkable comeback to defeat England by one wicket in the fourth ODI of the ODI Tri-Series 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Shadab Khan delivered a career-defining innings, scoring an unbeaten 113 off 96 balls to guide Pakistan home after the hosts had slipped to 154/9 while chasing 242.
England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs after Ben Duckett scored a fighting century. Pakistan reached 243/9 in 47.1 overs, completing an extraordinary chase that secured their place in the final.
Ben Duckett’s century gives England a fighting total
England’s innings suffered early setbacks, with Tom Banton dismissed for four and Joe Root managing only five. Harry Brook fell for one, leaving England under pressure during the middle overs.
Duckett held the innings together with a well-constructed 105 off 111 deliveries, striking 10 fours and two sixes. His century provided England with a platform after the top order struggled to build momentum.
Sam Curran added 42 off 52 balls, while Gus Atkinson contributed an unbeaten 36 from 28 deliveries. Their efforts helped England recover and post 241 before being dismissed in the 47th over.
Pakistan’s bowlers shared the workload, with Shaheen Afridi leading the attack with four wickets. Razaullah and Arafat Minhas claimed two wickets each, helping restrict England to a chaseable target.
Pakistan collapse before Shadab Khan’s rescue act
Pakistan’s chase began poorly as Gus Atkinson and Henry Crocombe struck early. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub departed cheaply, while Babar Azam also failed to make a substantial contribution.
Saad Baig’s 32 off 22 balls offered some resistance, but England continued to take wickets. Liam Dawson and Jamie Overton applied pressure as Pakistan slipped to 154/9, leaving the hosts on the brink of defeat.
Shadab Khan refused to give up. He combined composure with aggressive stroke play, finding boundaries when Pakistan needed them most. His unbeaten 113 came from 96 balls, featuring 13 fours and five sixes.
Haris Rauf provided crucial support at the other end as the pair added an unbeaten 89-run partnership for the 10th wicket, according to the match commentary. Their stand transformed an almost certain defeat into a stunning victory.
Turning point: Shadab and Rauf turn the match around
The decisive phase came after Pakistan lost their ninth wicket at 154. England were firmly in control, but Shadab kept the chase alive and Rauf held his nerve alongside him.
Shadab’s century was especially significant because it came from the No. 8 position. His innings combined patience with timely attacking shots, while the last-wicket partnership kept Pakistan’s hopes alive until the target was reached.
Pakistan eventually finished on 243/9 in 47.1 overs, winning by one wicket in one of the most dramatic finishes of the series.
Match summary
England: 241 all out in 46.4 overs
Pakistan: 243/9 in 47.1 overs
Result: Pakistan won by one wicket
England’s top scorer: Ben Duckett — 105 (111 balls)
Pakistan’s top scorer: Shadab Khan — 113* (96 balls)
Best England bowler: Jamie Overton — 3 wickets
Best Pakistan bowler: Shaheen Afridi — 4 wickets
What’s next?
The victory sends Pakistan into the final in dramatic fashion. Shadab Khan’s extraordinary innings will be remembered as the defining moment of the match, while England will reflect on a missed opportunity after reducing Pakistan to 154/9.
For Pakistan, the result offers a major confidence boost ahead of the final. For England, the defeat highlights how quickly a match can turn when a lower-order batter produces an exceptional performance under pressure.
