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Shadab Khan's maiden ODI century steers Pakistan into tri-series final after thrilling chase against England

Fortune favours the brave, and on Sunday it favoured Shadab Khan just when he seemed to have been abandoned by it. He had dragged Pakistan from the brink of defeat to within touching distance of victory in the One-day International tri-series match against England. And it had taken extraordinary bravery to do so. With the last wicket standing and Haris Rauf holding firm at the other end, Pakistan needed 27 runs when Shadab swept Gus Atkinson for six over fine leg. Before the sparse crowd at the