Shadab Khan produced a stunning unbeaten 113, a barrage of boundary shots when all seemed lost, to snatch victory from England’s grasp, securing Pakistan’s spot in the tri-series final with a one-wicket win. England, for the second time in four days, let a certain win slip away.
Pakistan were 154 for nine in their chase, needing 88 more runs, and fans were already heading for the exits at Gaddafi Stadium. But Shadab had other plans, and with No. 11 Haris Rauf providing solid support, launched an all-out attack. Balls sailed over the ropes on all sides as England watched nervously. The tension escalated when Shadab was given out lbw on 97, slamming his bat into the ground in anger and shaking hands with England players, only for a review to reveal an inside edge.