Pakistan vs England: Shadab Khan's miraculous 113-run innings helped Pakistan beat England on Sunday. However, Pakistan lost the match by 20 runs.
Did Pakistan fix the match?
On Sunday, Pakistan defeated England by one wicket in a thrilling match. Despite being 154 for nine, Pakistan successfully chased down 242. The hero of this miraculous victory was Shadab Khan, who turned the match around with an unbeaten 113.
Did you know that Pakistan lost the match by 20 runs? After the match, the players began formalities like shaking hands and hugging each other. They were ready to leave the field. Even Shadab had accepted that he was out, but what happened next was a shocking sight.
Pakistan is also facing allegations of match-fixing, with people claiming that Shadab Khan did not signal for an LBW review. Despite this, his LBW decision was reviewed.
Pakistan lost by 20 runs.
This incident occurred in the 45th over of Pakistan's innings. Pakistan needed only 27 runs in the last five overs. Shadab hit a six off the first ball of Gus Atkinson's over, but Atkinson bowled a yorker on the second ball, resulting in an LBW appeal against Shadab. The umpire also declared Shadab out. The broadcaster also showed that England had won by 20 runs. Pakistan had already lost.
Shadab also knew he was right in front of the wicket and no one could save him. Nevertheless, he took DRS. The DRS didn't even reach ball tracking, as UltraEdge showed the ball hitting Shadab's bat. The umpire was surprised and smiled.
The English players were disheartened. When the umpire gave Shadab out, Joe Root himself came forward to congratulate him on his brilliant innings. But when the decision was reversed after DRS, the faces of all the English players, including Root, were worth seeing. However, Shadab then ensured Pakistan's victory.
Allegations of match fixing
The controversy is also being raised because Shadab Khan was not shown on screen signaling for a review. Despite this, Shadab's wicket was reviewed. Pakistan is facing accusations of match fixing for this reason.
Pakistan in the final
The Pakistan team remains unbeaten in this tri-series between Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka. After three consecutive victories, they have entered the final. The final will be played on October 31st at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
