Pakistan beat England by one wicket in Lahore as Shadab Khan hits record century
Pakistan chased 242 from 154-9 to beat England by one wicket in the Lahore ODI tri-series, with Shadab Khan unbeaten on 113 and an 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2Pakistan beat England by one wicket in an ODI tri-series match in Lahore on Sunday 25 October, after recovering from 154-9 in the 34th over while chasing 242. CNAN “Chasing 242 for victory, Pakistan appeared to be heading towards defeat after England's bowlers reduced them to 154-9 in the 34th over.” Read at CNA ↗ The NationalN “The hosts seemed down and out at 154-9, chasing a target of 242.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2All-rounder Shadab Khan made an unbeaten 113 from 96 balls, with 13 fours and five sixes, and shared an unbeaten 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf, who scored 7 from 19 balls. Gulf NewsN “Shadab struck 13 fours and five sixes in his maiden international century, while Rauf contributed just seven runs from 19 deliveries.” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “all-rounder Shadab Khan smashed a career best 113 not out, with tail-ender Haris Rauf providing excellent company on seven from 19 deliveries.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 3The outlets report the 89-run stand as the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase, and The National and Gulf News add that Shadab's score is the highest by a batter at No. 8 or lower in ODIs. CNAN “Their 89-run partnership was the highest for the final wicket in a successful ODI run chase.” Read at CNA ↗ Gulf NewsN “His unbeaten 113 became the highest individual score by a batter at No. 8 or lower in men's ODI cricket.” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “Shadab's score was also the highest individual score in ODI history by a batter batting at number eight or lower.” Read at The National ↗
Centre · 2Rauf hit the winning boundary, with Pakistan finishing on 243-9 in 47.1 overs, 17 balls to spare. Gulf NewsN “Rauf eventually struck the winning boundary as Pakistan reached 243 for nine in 47.1 overs” Read at Gulf News ↗ CNAN “guided the hosts to victory with 17 balls to spare.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 2Shadab was given out lbw to Gus Atkinson with 21 runs needed, but a review showed an inside edge and he survived; The National says the players had already started walking off. CNAN “was given out lbw to Atkinson with 21 runs needed, but successfully reviewed the decision after replays showed an inside edge.” Read at CNA ↗ The NationalN “The players shook hands and were walking towards the pavilion when a belated review spotted an inside edge.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs, with opener Ben Duckett scoring 105, and Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi took 4-46. CNAN “England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs despite Ben Duckett's composed 105.” Read at CNA ↗ Gulf NewsN “Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed four wickets for 46 runs to restrict the visitors.” Read at Gulf News ↗
Centre · 2Pakistan had been reduced by Jamie Overton (3-43), Gus Atkinson (2-62) and Liam Dawson (2-30), according to The National, after being 103-6 when Shadab came in at the 24th over, according to CNA. The NationalN “Seamers Gus Atkinson (2-62), Jamie Overton (3-43) and spinner Liam Dawson (2-30) all but wrapped up the game” Read at The National ↗ CNAN “Shadab Khan came to the crease in the 24th over with the hosts struggling at 103-6.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 2The result puts Pakistan in the tri-series final, while England have lost all three of their matches, including the previous defeat by Sri Lanka, who chased 430 after England scored 429; The National says England are unlikely to qualify. CNAN “book their place in the tri-series final.” Read at CNA ↗ The NationalN “England have now lost all three matches in the tri-series and are unlikely to qualify for the final.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 1Afridi said he had never seen a finish like it, while England captain Harry Brook said his side did little wrong with the ball but did not score enough runs. The NationalN “I've never seen like that in my life.”“Probably didn't quite get enough runs on the board, but the effort put up was phenomenal, couldn't have asked for more,” Read at The National ↗
Centre · 1Shadab later posted on X that he dedicated the win to his mother and wife and praised Rauf, saying "we win only as a team". Gulf NewsN “I dedicate this win to the 2 most wonderful women in my life: my mother & my wife,”“we win only as a team and he showed that today in the partnership.” Read at Gulf News ↗
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Centre3 outlets
- Framing
- All three centre outlets tell it as a thrilling comeback and record-setting individual performance, led by Shadab Khan.
- Emphasis
- Records, the 154-9 collapse and recovery, the Rauf partnership; Gulf News adds Shadab's personal dedication, The National adds captains' quotes, CNA adds the ball-by-ball England and Pakistan innings detail.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Little analysis of England's batting or the wider tournament; only The National gives England captain Brook's view.
- Charged language
- “miracle”“stunning final stand”“heroics”
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“Shadab Khan's world record century secures thrilling tri-series win for Pakistan” — The National
“Shadab heroics lift Pakistan past England in one-wicket thriller” — CNA
“Shadab Khan dedicates record century and Pakistan's historic win over England to mother and wife” — Gulf News
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What every side reports
- Pakistan won by one wicket in Lahore chasing 242 after being 154-9.
- Shadab Khan finished unbeaten on 113 with 13 fours and five sixes.
- The 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf is the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase.
- Ben Duckett made 105 for England and Shaheen Afridi took 4-46.
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Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf's unbeaten 89-run last-wicket stand is the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase.
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- CNA, Gulf News, The National
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Pakistan recovered from 154-9 in the 34th over to win by one wicket chasing 242.
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- CNA, Gulf News, The National
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Shadab Khan's unbeaten 113 is the highest ODI score by a batter at No. 8 or lower.
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- Gulf News, The National
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- CNA
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Centre3 articles
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Shadab Khan's world record century secures thrilling tri-series win for Pakistan
Celebratory Match report celebrating the record chase, with post-match quotes from both captains.

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Shadab heroics lift Pakistan past England in one-wicket thriller
Neutral Agency-style report with detailed innings breakdown and the lbw review.
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Shadab Khan dedicates record century and Pakistan's historic win over England to mother and wife
Celebratory Human-interest angle on Shadab's dedication to his mother and wife alongside the records.

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- 25 Oct 18:07 First The NationalN Shadab Khan's world record century secures thrilling tri-series win for Pakistan
- 25 Oct 20:20 +2h 12m CNAN Shadab heroics lift Pakistan past England in one-wicket thriller
- 26 Oct 02:10 +8h 2m Gulf NewsN Shadab Khan dedicates record century and Pakistan's historic win over England to mother and wife
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