Shadab Khan Scores Magnificent Century and Sets World Record for Highest Unbroken 10th-Wicket ODI Partnership; Pakistan Beats England by One Wicket in Thrilling Tri-Series Clash
LAHORE: It was a sensational one-wicket win for Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium with all-rounder Shadab Khan giving a “legendary” 100 in his career defining innings and partnering pace bowler Haris Rauf in a new world record 10th wicket stand in ODI history.
After a 242 target was set by England, Pakistan’s batting was in very serious trouble as they were bowled out in 35 overs for 154, the ninth wicket falling at the hands of the veteran off-spinner.The Pakistan batting line up was in a very serious trouble after the England had set a target of 242, as the veteran off-spinner took the ninth wicket to see Pakistan succumb for 154 in 35 overs. As the game was losing momentum, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf played some miraculous twenty minutes, with nerves of steel and responsible batting, making the game all about them. Pakistan went on to run out a 243/9 for 47.1 overs, which they achieved successfully.
Some points on the highlights of Shadab Khan’s historic century and record-breaking partnership.
Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf were unbeaten with an astounding 89 in the 10th wicket stand, breaking previous international records for successful run chases in ODI history.
They broke the record for the highest 10th wicket stand for a successful run chase, as West Indies duo Dervin Murray and Andy Roberts had shared a 101-run stand in 1975, which had failed to get Pakistan off against them.
Match-winning Heroics at Gaddafi Stadium: Shadab Khan’s masterclass under extreme pressure not only helped Pakistan to achieve a historic 1-wicket victory but also catapult the national team straight to the final of the current three-match ODI series ahead of a packed home crowd in Lahore.