Pakistan shock England to win by one wicket and secure place in tri-series final
Hosts were chasing 242 but slipped to 154-9
Shadab hits brilliant 113 not out and shares unbroken 89 for last wicket with Haris Rauf
England bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs after being put into bat
Duckett hits defiant 105 off 111 balls - his fifth ODI century
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Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special
You could sense what Gus Atkinson was trying to do.
He is trying to angle it back into off stump and that's where Babar Azam can be vulnerable early in the game.
You can sense that England will now believe.
Gus Atkinson is 2-9 from four overs. He has been relentless with his length.
Babar b Atkinson 10 (Pak 31-3)
Mike Hesson will not be applauding this one...
Babar Azam, having looked like a man totally comfortable and cruising, is undone by a full delivery which just nips sufficiently to beat the Pakistan batter's straight drive.
You could hear a pin drop at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, ReutersThat was a great moment for Henry Crocombe. The best thing about that is watching his teammates engulf him.
Taking your first wicket and being mobbed by your teammates.
It was an ugly shot, but Crocombe has held his length really well here.
The bespectacled Mike Hesson is slurping on a cup of tea pondering that wicket as Gus Atkinson continues.
Babar Azam looks a million dollars with a stylish straight drive.
That draw applause from Pakistan coach Hesson.
Absolutely glorious strokeplay.
Henry Moeran
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
An unconventional and unconvincing shot from Saim Ayub.
Saim c Overton b Crocombe 6 (Pak 27-2)
Image source, ReutersA first international wicket for Henry Crocombe!
A curious shot from Saim Ayub, who is tucked up by the England quick, from around the wicket, and ends up simply guiding the ball into the hands of Jamie Overton at slip.
Almost the kind of catch you would see in training.
A free hit for Babar Azam to face after a Henry Crocombe no-ball.
Babar attempts to hit into next week but chuckles all round among the England fielders after he toe ends it into the pitch.
Crocombe grimaces with his hands on his head after Babar drives on the up and it just evades a fielder.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
It just takes one shot to give yourself that confidence back.
Think of Ben Duckett who got stuck in the second game, and this is why I don't like the word form for batters.
It has been a more disciplined start from England today, Gus Atkinson in particular has just kept things simple.
It's only Babar Azam's second delivery, but he plays it like he's been at the crease for 20 overs.
Henry Crocombe is a tad full and Babar stylishly caresses it down the ground for four.
Jonathan Agnew
BBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special
The crowd cannot wait for Babar Azam.
He is not the captain, but he is the main batsman. They are shouting his name.
I feel sorry for poor old, Fakhar Zaman. He gets out and the whole place is cheering.
Babar Azam the new batter for Pakistan and he is off the mark with a steady guide through third.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
Fakhar Zaman just fishing outside the off stump and a good catch by Jamie Overton.
We know he is a big tall man, but he made that look very simple.
Fakhar c Overton b Atkinson 10 (Pak 18-1)
Image source, ReutersSome tight bowling by Gus Atkinson pays off!
Fakhar Zaman was struggling to find some momentum in his innings and ends up flashing at a delivery which was slanted across him.
It's travelling to slip but Jamie Overton gets those big paws above his head and holds on.
The stands at the Gaddafi Stadium are not a hive of activity with the sun now down and temperatures more appeciable than earlier.
The fans are on the feet when Henry Crocombe bangs it in short and Saim Ayub hoicks it over the boundary behind square for six.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
I want to see things more simple from England. Be patient out there and make the batters try something else.
Henry Crocombe persists with a line outside off stump.
Fakhar Zaman defends and the edge goes through the vacant third region for four.
It was slightly tentative shot, perhaps, albeit one played with quite soft hands. Either way, the first boundary of the Pakistan's chase.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
I feel like Harry Brook was firm and strong in his opinions on that previous game and how England didn't bowl well. His bowlers will want to back him up today.
Image source, ReutersGus Atkinson grips the ball tightly in his hand as he bustles in. He knows a tight start and building some pressure is key for England here.
Four dots to start with to Fakhar Zaman before the Pakistan opener punches wide of mid-on for a couple.
He plays a similar shot off the final delivery of the over, but Harry Brook stops it so it's just a single but allows him to keep the strike.
Sides posting a score under 250 in Pakistan have a record of one win, nine defeats since the start of 2022.
Australia (defending 231 in Lahore, June 2026) are the only team to successfully defend their score.
Henry Crocombe's first delivery in international cricket is outside off stump and beats the prod of Fakhar Zaman.
The Pakistan opener nudges towards mid-on to get himself off strike a couple of deliveries later.
Crocombe switches to round the wicket to Saim Ayub and hones in on that fourth or fifth stump line.
No signs of nerves from the 25-year-old. Solid first over.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banton,caught Arafat, bowled Shaheen Banton, caught Arafat, bowled Shaheen | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 80.00 |
Duckett,caught Agha, bowled Arafat Duckett, caught Agha, bowled Arafat | 105 | 111 | 53 | 10 | 2 | 174 | 94.59 |
Root,caught Saim, bowled Shaheen Root, caught Saim, bowled Shaheen | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 71.43 |
Brook,run out Razaullah Brook, run out Razaullah | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14.29 |
Cox,caught Babar, bowled Rauf Cox, caught Babar, bowled Rauf | 6 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 50.00 |
Curran,caught Agha, bowled Shaheen Curran, caught Agha, bowled Shaheen | 42 | 52 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 73 | 80.77 |
Jacks,caught and bowled Razaullah Jacks, caught and bowled Razaullah | 13 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 81.25 |
Dawson,caught Shadab, bowled Razaullah Dawson, caught Shadab, bowled Razaullah | 5 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 38.46 |
Overton,caught Babar, bowled Arafat Overton, caught Babar, bowled Arafat | 10 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 62.50 |
Atkinson,not out Atkinson, not out | 36 | 28 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 128.57 |
Crocombe,caught Babar, bowled Shaheen Crocombe, caught Babar, bowled Shaheen | 8 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 57.14 |
Extras, no balls 1, wides 4, byes 1, leg byes 0, total 6 Extras, no balls 1, wides 4, byes 1, leg byes 0, total 6 | |||||||
Total,241 all out 46.4 overs Total,241 all out 46.4 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shaheen | 8.4 | 0 | 46 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5.30 |
Razaullah | 8.0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4.75 |
Rauf | 8.0 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6.87 |
Saim | 2.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 |
Agha | 5.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.20 |
Shadab | 7.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.42 |
Arafat | 8.0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
4 for 1 (0.5 overs) | Banton |
11 for 2 (2.5 overs) | Root |
19 for 3 (4.6 overs) | Brook |
52 for 4 (9.1 overs) | Cox |
145 for 5 (26.4 overs) | Curran |
175 for 6 (33.2 overs) | Jacks |
187 for 7 (36.3 overs) | Duckett |
187 for 8 (37.3 overs) | Dawson |
201 for 9 (40.4 overs) | Overton |
241 for 10 (46.4 overs) | Crocombe |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fakhar,caught Overton, bowled Atkinson Fakhar, caught Overton, bowled Atkinson | 10 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 55.56 |
Saim,caught Overton, bowled Crocombe Saim, caught Overton, bowled Crocombe | 6 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 50.00 |
Babar,bowled Atkinson Babar, bowled Atkinson | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 83.33 |
Baig,caught Jacks, bowled Overton Baig, caught Jacks, bowled Overton | 32 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 145.45 |
Agha,caught Curran, bowled Dawson Agha, caught Curran, bowled Dawson | 26 | 49 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 102 | 53.06 |
Nawaz,caught Brook, bowled Dawson Nawaz, caught Brook, bowled Dawson | 15 | 33 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 45.45 |
Arafat,caught Root, bowled Overton Arafat, caught Root, bowled Overton | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33.33 |
Shadab,not out Shadab, not out | 113 | 96 | 51 | 13 | 5 | 118 | 117.71 |
Shaheen,caught Curran, bowled Overton Shaheen, caught Curran, bowled Overton | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 80.00 |
Razaullah,bowled Jacks Razaullah, bowled Jacks | 8 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 53.33 |
Rauf,not out Rauf, not out | 7 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 70 | 36.84 |
Extras, no balls 1, wides 9, byes 0, leg byes 1, total 11 Extras, no balls 1, wides 9, byes 0, leg byes 1, total 11 | |||||||
Total,243 for 9 47.1 overs Total,243 for 9 47.1 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atkinson | 9.0 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6.88 |
Crocombe | 6.1 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 9.24 |
Overton | 10.0 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4.30 |
Curran | 8.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.00 |
Dawson | 10.0 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
Jacks | 4.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
18 for 1 (4.4 overs) | Fakhar |
27 for 2 (5.6 overs) | Saim |
31 for 3 (6.5 overs) | Babar |
74 for 4 (11.6 overs) | Baig |
102 for 5 (22.4 overs) | Nawaz |
103 for 6 (23.1 overs) | Arafat |
122 for 7 (28.3 overs) | Agha |
131 for 8 (29.6 overs) | Shaheen |
154 for 9 (33.5 overs) | Razaullah |