Shadab Khan’s match-winning century sparks social media celebrations after Pakistan’s thrilling win

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Sport, D. (2026, October 25). Shadab Khan’s match-winning century sparks social media celebrations after Pakistan’s thrilling win. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2039756/shadab-khans-match-winning-century-sparks-social-media-celebrations-after-pakistans-thrilling-win

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On Sunday, social media celebrated as Shadab Khan scored an unbeaten century to help Pakistan secure a one-wicket victory over England in the fourth match of their One-day International tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium. Chasing 242 runs, Pakistan were struggling at 154-9 before Shadab’s crucial innings of 113 not out off 96 balls, including 13 fours and five sixes, along with an unbroken partnership of 89 runs with Haris Rauf. This victory secured Pakistan's place in the tri-series final and set a record for the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase.
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On October 25, 2026, in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against England in a One-day International tri-series match. The match featured the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan and the debut of Razaullah. Pakistan also wore pink kits as part of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s breast cancer awareness initiative during the game.

Despite England's efforts, led by Ben Duckett's century, they were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs due to a dominant performance by Shaheen Shah Afridi, who took four wickets. Chasing 242, Pakistan was struggling at 154-9 before Shadab Khan hit an unbeaten century and formed a crucial partnership with Haris Rauf, securing a dramatic one-wicket victory for Pakistan in the final over. This win secured Pakistan's place in the tri-series final on October 31.

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“Both articles describe the same One-day International tri-series match between Pakistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium on October 25, 2026.”
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“The articles discuss different aspects of cricket, with Article A being about the concept and importance of all-rounders in Pakistani cricket culture, while Article B reports on a specific match-winning performance by Shadab Khan.”
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“The articles describe different matches involving England and Pakistan, with Article A focusing on Harry Brook's performance for England while Article B reports Shadab Khan's match-winning century for Pakistan.”
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“Both articles describe the same One-day International tri-series match between Pakistan and England held on October 25, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.”
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“Article A describes Pakistan winning the toss and electing to field against England, while Article B reports on Pakistan's victory in a match involving Shadab Khan's century. These appear to describe different matches or stages within the same series.”
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“The articles describe different matches between Sri Lanka/England and Pakistan/England, with distinct outcomes.”
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🔮 In another post, the board wrote: “THE MOST STAGGERING COMEBACK YOU WILL EVER SEE!”
🔮 England then lost Will Jacks (13) to Razaullah, who took a sharp return catch for his maiden ODI wicket, while Liam Dawson (five) fell to another short ball, caught by Shadab at deep square leg.
🔮 Pakistan’s second match against England in the ongoing tri-nation series is underway, and while fans will take heart from the spirited fielding effort shown by Pakistan so far, it is not the only thing of note about the fixture.
2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Why are Pakistan wearing a pink jersey today?
🔮 As a part of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s breast cancer awareness initiative, the national side’s players will wear pink kits during the match.
🔮 Babar will be joined by Abdullah Fazal, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, wicketkeepers Mohammad Ghazi Ghori and Saad Baig, Razaullah and Saud Shakeel, who have retained their places.
🔮 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday opened the direct signings window for all eight HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises and unveiled the pre-season roadmap for the 12th edition of the tournament, which will be held from March 18 to May 2 next year.
🔮 Pakistan enter the fixture at the back of a 37-run over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tri-series and would be looking to strengthen their position for an eventual place in the October 31 final.
🔮 The hosts could have done better had it not been for excellent death bowling from the Sri Lankan pacers, who conceded only 36 runs in the last five overs while taking as many wickets in the period, as Eshan Malinga stood out with figures of 4-46.
🔮 Appointed to the ODI role 12 months ago, he is expected to lead Pakistan through to next year’s World Cup in South Africa.
🔮 Maaz Sadaqat may have missed out on selection for Pakistan’s upcoming One-day International (ODI) tri-series featuring England and Sri Lanka, but the swashbuckling left-hander has his sights firmly set on next year’s World Cup.
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Pakistan GPE · 7× Shadab PERSON · 7× Shadab Khan PERSON · 4× England GPE · 3× Haris PERSON · 2× Haris Rauf PERSON · 2× ICC ORG · 2× PCB ORG · 2× Shehbaz Sharif PERSON · 1× The Pakistan Cricket Board ORG · 1×

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Social media was awash with praise on Sunday after Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten century to steer Pakistan to a dramatic one-wicket victory over England in the fourth match of the One-day International tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium.
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🔮 In another post, the board wrote: “THE MOST STAGGERING COMEBACK YOU WILL EVER SEE!”

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Social media was awash with praise on Sunday after Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten century to steer Pakistan to a dramatic one-wicket victory over England in the fourth match of the One-day International tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium. asserted
Khan → strike → Stadium
Chasing 242, Pakistan were in deep trouble at 154-9 before Shadab’s 113 not out off 96 balls, featuring 13 fours and five sixes, and an unbroken 89-run partnership with Haris Rauf turned the match on its head. asserted
partnership → chase → head
The victory secured Pakistan’s place in the tri-series final and set a record for the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase. asserted
victory → secure → chase
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led the congratulatory messages, praising the team’s resilience and Shadab’s decisive contribution. asserted
Sharif → lead → resilience
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) celebrated the all-rounder’s performance in a series of posts, hailing him as a superstar and describing the result as a remarkable comeback. asserted
Board → celebrate → comeback
In another post, the board wrote: “THE MOST STAGGERING COMEBACK YOU WILL EVER SEE!” asserted
YOU → write → COMEBACK
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar also joined the celebrations, highlighting the decisive last-wicket stand. “A thriller beyond imagination,” he wrote about the game. asserted
he → join → game
Former Pakistan opener Ahmad Shahzad praised Shadab’s composure under pressure but cautioned that the team’s batting remained a concern. asserted
batting → praise → pressure
Shadab Khan deserves credit for his maiden international century, showing composure and responsibility under pressure. asserted
Khan → deserve → pressure
Haris Rauf stood firm alongside him as the last wicket pair carried Pakistan over the line.” asserted
pair → stand → line
The International Cricket Council (ICC) highlighted the significance of the innings, posting: “A monumental hundred under pressure from Shadab Khan sends Pakistan into the ODI tri-series final.” asserted
hundred → highlight → final
In a separate message, the ICC wrote: “Pakistan pull victory from the jaws of defeat against England thanks to Shadab Khan’s sensational hundred.” asserted
Pakistan → write → hundred
Cricket publication Wisden Cricket also celebrated the achievement, describing Shadab’s knock as an innings to remember. “The highest score by a No.8 in ODI history: Shadab Khan. asserted
publication → celebrate → history
A maiden international century that nobody, and certainly not England, will ever forget!” asserted
nobody → forget → that
Journalist and former PCB director Umar Farooq Kalson drew a comparison with another Abdul Razzaq’s 109 against South Africa in Abu Dhabi in 2010. “Two of the greatest and unreal ODI innings in a winning cause.” asserted
Kalson → draw → cause
Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators, along with Desert Vipers, also congratulated Shadab. asserted
franchises → congratulate → Shadab
Quetta summed up the dramatic finish in a post: “One man. asserted
Quetta → sum → man
Fans and commentators repeatedly described the match as one of the great ODI heists, with particular praise for Shadab’s ability to remain composed as wickets fell around him. asserted
wickets → describe → him
His survival of a review on 97 added another twist to an already extraordinary finish. asserted
survival → add → finish
The 89-run stand with Haris proved decisive. asserted
stand → prove → Haris
Shadab supplied the bulk of the runs while Haris, who had managed just three when the partnership began, held his end before striking the boundary that sealed the win. asserted
that → supply → win
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