Pakistan's last pair turns near-defeat into a tri-series final place
Chasing 242, Pakistan fell to 154-9 before Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf added an unbeaten 89, a record last-wicket partnership to win an ODI. Shadab finished on 113 not out as Pakistan reached 243-9 and secured a tri-series final place. [17][23][24]
The partnership changed the tournament as well as the match: Pakistan qualified for the final, while England's chances were left dependent on the remaining group action. Shadab's innings was also the highest ODI score by a number eight. [23][24]
Key insights
- England needed one more wicket when Pakistan still required 88 runs; the last pair instead finished the chase without being separated. [23][24]
- Rauf contributed seven runs to the 89-run stand, leaving Shadab to supply most of the scoring. [23]
- Ben Duckett's 105 helped England reach 241, but Shadab's unbeaten 113 supplied the winning innings. [23]