Drama in Lahore! Shadab Khan walks off, England celebrate, then comes a twist
Pakistan secured a dramatic one-wicket victory against England in an ODI tri-series match after a review overturned an umpire's decision against Shadab Khan. The match saw a remarkable partnership between Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf that kept Pakistan's hopes alive.
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NEW DELHI: For a few moments at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, it seemed Pakistan had lost the match. England's players had started celebrating, handshakes were exchanged and Shadab Khan looked devastated. But a review changed everything, and the hosts went on to pull off a stunning one-wicket victory in the ODI tri-series on Sunday.Pakistan were chasing 242 and had slipped to 154-9. With just one wicket left, defeat looked certain. Then Shadab and Haris Rauf produced a remarkable fightback, taking Pakistan home and securing their place in the final.Shadab remained unbeaten on 113, but his innings had one moment that could have ended the contest before its dramatic finish.Shadab walks away, but the review saves PakistanThe drama unfolded in the 45th over when Gus Atkinson trapped Shadab on the pads. The bowler appealed, and the umpire raised his finger.
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