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Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan delivered a sensational performance against England, scoring an unbeaten 113 runs off 96 balls to lead his team to a thrilling one-wicket victory. His match-winning century helped Pakistan complete a remarkable comeback after losing nine wickets for just 154 runs while chasing 242.
With 13 fours and five sixes, Shadab produced one of the most memorable innings of his ODI career. His incredible performance not only snatched victory from England but also helped Pakistan qualify for the Tri-Series final. During this historic knock, he achieved four major records in ODI cricket.
Shadab Khan's Match-Winning Century Stuns England in Thrilling ODI
Pakistan were chasing a target of 242 runs but found themselves in serious trouble after losing nine wickets for just 154 runs. England were just one wicket away from victory, and Pakistan's chances looked extremely slim.
However, Shadab Khan refused to give up. He continued attacking the English bowlers while Haris Rauf provided crucial support at the other end. The pair remained unbeaten and guided Pakistan to an incredible one-wicket victory.
Shadab finished with 113 not out from 96 deliveries, including 13 boundaries and five sixes. Their match-winning partnership also created a new record in ODI cricket.
Shadab Khan Creates History: 4 Biggest Records Against England
Shadab's century was not just important for Pakistan's victory. It also placed his name in the record books. Here are the four major records achieved during his outstanding innings.
1. Shadab-Haris Break 10th-Wicket Partnership Record in ODI Cricket
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Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf added an unbeaten 83 runs for the 10th wicket. This became the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful ODI run chase.
Before this achievement, the record belonged to West Indies players Derrick Murray and Andy Roberts, who had shared a 64-run partnership against Pakistan during a successful run chase in 1964.
Shadab and Haris surpassed that long-standing record with their incredible performance against England.
2. Shadab Khan Sets World Record for Highest Score at No. 8 or Below
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Shadab Khan created another major record by scoring 113 runs while batting at number eight or lower.
He now holds the record for the highest individual ODI score by a batter in this batting position. Previously, the record was jointly held by Simi Singh and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had scored 100 runs each.
Shadab went past both players with his unbeaten century against England.
3. Shadab Khan's 113 Runs Make Him Pakistan's Match-Winning Hero
Shadab Khan played a massive role in Pakistan's successful run chase by scoring 113 of the team's total runs.
His contribution accounted for approximately 46.5% of Pakistan's total score. This is reportedly the second-highest percentage contribution by a batter in a successful ODI run chase involving a team total of at least 100 runs.
This achievement highlights how one outstanding individual performance can completely change the result of a cricket match.
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4. Shadab Khan Scores First ODI Century and Completes 1,000 Runs
The match against England marked Shadab Khan's first-ever ODI century. His unbeaten 113-run innings became a major milestone in his international cricket career.
He also completed 1,000 runs in ODI cricket during this memorable knock. According to the available career statistics, Shadab has scored 1,068 runs in 47 ODI innings.
With the ball, he has also made a significant contribution to Pakistan, picking up 87 wickets in ODI cricket.
Pakistan Beat England by One Wicket to Qualify for Tri-Series Final
Pakistan's thrilling one-wicket victory over England secured their place in the Tri-Series final. What initially looked like a comfortable win for England turned into a memorable defeat because of Shadab Khan's outstanding batting and Haris Rauf's valuable support.
Shadab's unbeaten 113 will be remembered for his match-winning contribution and four major ODI records. His performance once again demonstrated why he is an important all-rounder for Pakistan cricket.
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