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Shadab returns, Razaullah makes debut as Pakistan elect to field in tri-series match against England

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Sport, D. (2026, October 25). Shadab returns, Razaullah makes debut as Pakistan elect to field in tri-series match against England. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2039708/shadab-returns-razaullah-makes-debut-as-pakistan-elect-to-field-in-tri-series-match-against-england

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Pakistan chose to field against England in a One-day International match of the ongoing tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. All-rounder Shadab Khan returned to the Pakistani lineup after missing two matches, and Razaullah made his debut. Pakistan aims to secure their spot in the October 31 final with another win, while England faces potential elimination after losing both previous games. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi indicated that Pakistan will focus on restricting England’s score to around 250-260 runs.

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On October 25, 2026, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against England in a One-day International tri-series match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match saw significant changes in Pakistan's lineup: all-rounder Shadab Khan returned after missing two matches, while Razaullah made his debut. Naseem Shah was out due to a finger dislocation during warm-ups.

In a breast cancer awareness initiative called Pinktober, the Pakistani team wore pink jerseys for the match, alongside match officials and commentators wearing pink ribbons. England lost to Pakistan by one wicket after being restricted to 241 runs despite Ben Duckett's century. Shadab Khan then hit an unbeaten century, scoring 113 off 96 balls with 13 fours and five sixes, securing a dramatic win for Pakistan in the final overs. This victory booked 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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Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against England in the One-day International tri-series match at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, with all-rounder Shadab Khan returning to the side and Razaullah making his debut.

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🔮 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.

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Shadab returns, Razaullah makes debut as Pakistan elect to field in tri-series match against England · assertive framing

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Razaullah → win → debut

Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi confirmed two changes to the Pakistan side, with Shadab coming in after missing the first two matches of the tri-series. asserted

Shadab → confirm → series

Razaullah also earned his maiden ODI appearance, while Naseem Shah, who dislocated his finger during the warm-up, and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf made way. asserted

who → earn → way

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. asserted

players → wear → match

Shaheen said Pakistan had included an extra spinner in Shadab for the contest as they look to strengthen their position in the tournament. asserted

they → say → tournament

England also made two changes, with debutant Henry Crocombe replacing Josh Tongue, while Adil Rashid continued to sit out. asserted

Rashid → make → Tongue

Pakistan, who have won both their matches in the tri-series, need another victory to secure their place in the Oct 31 final. asserted

who → win → final

England, meanwhile, have lost both their previous games and face the prospect of an early exit if they suffer another defeat. asserted

they → lose → defeat

The visitors come into the match after a dramatic two-wicket loss to Sri Lanka despite piling up 429-4 in their previous outing in Rawalpindi. asserted

visitors → come → Rawalpindi

England had appeared in control after posting the massive total but failed to defend it. asserted

England → appear → it

Ahead of the match, Shaheen had said Pakistan would aim to restrict England to around 250-260 rather than be distracted by their opponents’ ability to post huge scores. asserted

Pakistan → say → scores

Pakistan have successfully defended totals of 305 and 302 in their opening two matches despite challenging conditions for bowlers in Rawalpindi. asserted

Pakistan → defend → Rawalpindi

England all-rounder Will Jacks, however, insisted his team remained confident despite the back-to-back defeats, saying the side were determined to win their remaining matches and keep their hopes alive. asserted

side → insist → hopes

The tri-series also features Sri Lanka, who have won one of their two matches. asserted

who → feature → matches