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Shadab Khan's century stuns England as Pakistan wins thriller

Pakistan batsman hits unbeaten 113 to secure one-wicket victory in ODI after hosts were 154 for nine.

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At a glance

  • Shadab Khan scored an unbeaten 113 to guide Pakistan to victory
  • Pakistan were 154 for nine, requiring 88 runs, before Khan's aggressive batting turned the match
  • Khan was initially given out lbw on 97 but overturned the decision on review
  • Pakistan secured a place in the tri-series final with the one-wicket win

Pakistan secured a one-wicket victory over England in an ODI match after Shadab Khan produced an unbeaten century. With Pakistan requiring 88 runs from 154 for nine, Khan launched an aggressive batting display alongside Haris Rauf to turn the match around and secure a place in the tri-series final.

Khan's innings included a dramatic moment when he was given out lbw to a full toss while on 97, but a review revealed an inside edge and he was allowed to continue. He finished unbeaten on 113 as Pakistan completed their successful run-chase.

Why it matters

The victory guarantees Pakistan a spot in the tri-series final and represents a significant turnaround from a position where England appeared to have the match won.

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