Pakistan vs England, Match 4, Oct 25, 2026: commentary
| England | 241 | 46.4 ov |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 243/9 | 47.1 ov |
Pakistan win by 1 wicket
Result
Pakistan win by 1 wicket
Player of the match
Shadab Khan (Pakistan)
Cricsheet · updated Tue, 27 Oct, 23:32
What the reporting says
Nissanka picked up a left hamstring injury on the England tour and still lacks medical clearance to play competitive cricket.
Lahiru Udara replaces Pathum Nissanka in Sri Lanka's ODI squad.
The ODI tri-series will be hosted in Pakistan, involving Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England.
Pathum Nissanka is out of Sri Lanka's ODI squad for the Tri-Nation Series with Pakistan and England, lacking medical clearance.
Nissanka picked up a left hamstring injury on Sri Lanka's tour of England and has not been cleared to play again.
Lahiru Udara comes into the ODI squad as Nissanka's replacement for the tri-nation tournament.
Facts taken from the stories linked beside them, each from a sentence in the original.
PAK 1ST
- 47.1
Over 48. 4 runs. Bowler: Henry Crocombe. Pakistan: 243/9(rr 5.06)
- 47.1
FOUR! Henry Crocombe to Haris Rauf. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. What a match we have witnessed here in Lahore! Pakistan clinched a one-wicket victory. The game initially seemed to be heading England's way as wickets kept tumbling, and the English bowlers were really impressive with the ball. However, Shadab Khan came out of nowhere and did the unbelievable for his team, finishing off the game with ease. Haris Rauf also played a key role, providing excellent support to Shadab Khan. Shadab Khan is the Player of the Match.
- 47.0
Over 47. 15 runs. Bowler: Gus Atkinson. Pakistan: 239/9(rr 5.09)
- 46.6
SIX! Gus Atkinson to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
- 46.5
Gus Atkinson to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide down leg side backing away working, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Dawson.
- 46.4
Gus Atkinson to Shadab Khan. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, mis-timed to square leg for no runs, shy attempt by Root.
- 46.3
FOUR! Gus Atkinson to Shadab Khan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
- 46.2
FOUR! Gus Atkinson to Shadab Khan. Yorker, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
- 46.1
Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Banton.
- 46.0
Over 46. 2 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Pakistan: 224/9(rr 4.87)
- 45.6
Sam Curran to Shadab Khan. Short, wide down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Cox.
- 45.5
Sam Curran to Haris Rauf. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run.
- 45.4
Sam Curran to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
- 45.3
Sam Curran to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Atkinson.
- 45.2
Sam Curran to Shadab Khan. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Cox.
- 45.1
Sam Curran to Shadab Khan. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Dawson.
- 45.0
Over 45. 7 runs. Bowler: Gus Atkinson. Pakistan: 222/9(rr 4.93)
- 44.6
Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Brook.
- 44.5
Gus Atkinson to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the front foot working, Played to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Banton.
- 44.4
Gus Atkinson to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Brook.
- 33.5
OUT! Bowled. Will Jacks to Razaullah. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed. Classical off-spinner dismissal!
- 29.6
OUT! Caught. Jamie Overton to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point, caught by Curran. Skipper gone
- 28.3
OUT! Caught. Liam Dawson to Salman Ali Agha. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Curran. Seven down for Pakistan.
- 23.1
OUT! Caught. Jamie Overton to Arafat Minhas. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot glancing, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to leg gully, caught by Root. Soft dismissal.
- 22.4
OUT! Caught. Liam Dawson to Hasan Nawaz. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Brook. High in the air and gone!
- 11.6
OUT! Caught. Jamie Overton to Saad Baig. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Jacks. Straight into Will Jacks' hands.
- 6.5
OUT! Bowled. Gus Atkinson to Babar Azam. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Through the gate! Key wicket for England.
- 5.6
OUT! Caught. Henry Crocombe to Saim Ayub. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, mis-timed to first slip, caught by Overton. Maiden ODI wicket for Hendry Crocombe!
- 4.4
OUT! Caught. Gus Atkinson to Fakhar Zaman. Seaming away back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Overton. Nicked and gone!
ENG 1ST
- 46.4
Over 47. 1 run. Bowler: Shaheen Afridi. England: 241/10(rr 5.13)
- 46.4
OUT! Caught. Shaheen Afridi to Henry Crocombe. Length ball, wide outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Azam. That's the end of the first innings! England struggled at the start of their innings, losing four wickets inside the opening powerplay. However, the innings was anchored by a magnificent 105 from Ben Duckett, who displayed excellent composure and consistency at the crease. Sam Curran also made a valuable contribution with 42 runs, helping to strengthen the middle order. In the end, Pakistan's bowlers fought back impressively, with Shaheen Afridi claiming four wickets and Arafat Minhas picking up two. Pakistan now face the challenge of chasing down the target. Do join us shortly for the run chase!
- 46.3
Shaheen Afridi to Henry Crocombe. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khan.
- 46.2
Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
- 46.1
Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson. Half volley, off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
- 46.0
Over 46. 3 runs. Bowler: Shadab Khan. England: 240/9(rr 5.22)
- 45.6
Shadab Khan to Henry Crocombe. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to square leg for no runs, fielded by Azam.
- 45.5
Shadab Khan to Gus Atkinson. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
- 45.4
Shadab Khan to Gus Atkinson. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Zaman.
- 45.3
Shadab Khan to Gus Atkinson. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Agha.
- 45.2
Shadab Khan to Gus Atkinson. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Played to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Agha.
- 45.1
APPEAL! Shadab Khan to Gus Atkinson. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 2 runs, appeal made for Run Out. Not out is displayed on the big screen!
- 45.0
Over 45. 12 runs. Bowler: Shaheen Afridi. England: 237/9(rr 5.27)
- 44.6
Shaheen Afridi to Henry Crocombe. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Baig.
- 44.5
Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
- 44.4
Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Minhas.
- 44.3
SIX! Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
- 44.2
Shaheen Afridi to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Minhas.
- 44.1
Shaheen Afridi to Henry Crocombe. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, Played to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Minhas.
- 44.0
Over 44. 4 runs. Bowler: Shadab Khan. England: 225/9(rr 5.11)
- 40.4
OUT! Caught. Arafat Minhas to Jamie Overton. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Azam. Babar settles under the ball and completes the catch!
- 37.3
OUT! Caught. Razaullah to Liam Dawson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Khan. Another English batter falls for the short ball!
- 36.3
OUT! Caught. Arafat Minhas to Ben Duckett. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to leg slip, caught by Agha. Centurion departs! A valid knock comes to an end.
- 33.2
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Razaullah to Will Jacks. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off, caught by Ullah. Excellent grab from the bowler!
- 26.4
OUT! Caught. Shaheen Afridi to Sam Curran. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Agha. Sam once again falls to the short-ball ploy.
- 9.1
OUT! Caught. Haris Rauf to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Late Cut, mis-timed to first slip, caught by Azam. Haris Rauf gets his first wicket.
- 4.6
OUT! Run Out. Shaheen Afridi to Harry Brook. Out-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, inside edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ullah, by Baig. Perfect throw from the fielder and excellent collection from the keeper, and they get the reward!
- 2.5
OUT! Caught. Shaheen Afridi to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point, caught by Ayub. Sharp catch in the point region!
- 0.5
OUT! Caught. Shaheen Afridi to Tom Banton. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Minhas. Skipper draws the first blood!