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Highest Score at No. 8 in ODI: This ODI match between Pakistan and England has become immortal in the history of cricket. While chasing a target of 242 runs, Pakistan had lost 9 wickets for just 154 runs. Defeat seemed almost certain, but all-rounder Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf pulled off a miracle, snatching a near-certain victory from England’s grasp and shattering several historic records in the process.
Shadab Khan Breaks World Record at No. 8
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The highlight of this match was Shadab Khan’s record-breaking century. Shadab played a blistering, unbeaten innings of 113 runs off 96 balls, featuring 13 fours and 5 sixes. In doing so, he set a new world record in ODI cricket:
- World Record for Highest Score at No. 8: The world record for the highest individual score by a batter at the No. 8 position or lower in ODI history now belongs to Shadab Khan.
- Shadab surpassed the previous record held by Ireland’s Simi Singh and Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz, both of whom had scored 100 runs while batting at No. 8 or lower.
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Highest 10th-Wicket Partnership in a Run Chase
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After Pakistan had lost 9 wickets, Haris Rauf who joined Shadab Khan at the crease displayed remarkable courage.
Haris held his end, and together with Shadab, he forged a historic, unbeaten 83-run partnership:- Highest 10th-Wicket Partnership in a Run Chase: This sets a world record for the highest 10th-wicket partnership in the history of ODIs during a successful run chase.
- Broke a 1964 Record: The pair surpassed a long-standing record previously held by West Indies' Deryck Murray and Andy Roberts (64 runs, set in 1964).
Pakistan Qualifies for Tri-Series Final
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With this thrilling, historic 1-wicket victory over England, Pakistan has secured a spot in the final of the tri-series. This partnership between Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf will long be remembered in the record books.
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