Suryaa Sports Desk: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan sets a new world record with one of the rarest and most sensational performances in the history of ODI cricket. Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan set a new world record with the rarest and sensational performance in the history of ODI cricket. Batting at number eight in the one-day tri-series match against England, he unexpectedly broke out and scored an unbeaten 113 runs. He made history by becoming the first cricketer to record the highest individual score in ODIs by batting at or below the eighth position. He made his ODI debut in 2017 and scored his first century in the format after a long wait of almost nine years. Batting first, the England team was bowled out for 241 runs in this exciting match. After that, Pakistan went into the ring with a target of 242 runs and went to the brink of defeat.
Pakistan's top order failed miserably due to England's bowlers and lost 9 wickets for just 154 runs. Shadab Khan single-handedly changed the nature of the match when England took control of the match and the victory was assured. They dominated the field and tore apart the opposition bowling. Shadab Khan added an unbeaten 89 for the final wicket along with fast bowler Haris Raouf who came to the crease for the last wicket. This is the highest partnership recorded for the 10th wicket during a chase in ODIs. Shadab Khan remained unbeaten on 113 runs off just 96 balls with 13 fours and 5 sixes while Haris Raoof contributed 7 runs. Pakistan team ended the match with a boundary in the end not only achieved a historic victory but also qualified for the final of the triangular series.
With this innings, Shadab Khan broke the records of Irish player Simi Singh and Bangladesh player Mehidi Hasan Mirage, who reached the eighth position in ODIs. He overcame the intense pressure on the field and fought till the end to make the team the winner and won the match award for his excellent performance. This all-round performance is currently the hot topic of discussion in the world of international cricket. Also Read: Ayush Badoni's heroics in Ranji Trophy.. Another devastating century after his double century against Jharkhand