England were bowled out for 241 in 46.4 overs after being asked to bat first, while Pakistan held their nerve to complete the chase with one wicket remaining.
The match marked the return of ODI cricket between Pakistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium after a gap of 21 years.
Shaheen Afridi Leads Pakistan's Bowling Attack
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that paid off as Pakistan's bowlers put England under early pressure.
Shaheen struck in the opening over, dismissing Tom Banton for four runs. He then removed Joe Root for five in the third over, leaving England struggling in the early stages.
England captain Harry Brook was run out for one, while Haris Rauf dismissed Jordan Cox for six to reduce England to 52 runs for four wickets.
Ben Duckett and Sam Curran helped stabilise the innings with a crucial 93-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Curran scored 42 off 52 balls before falling to Shaheen Afridi.
Will Jacks added 13 runs before being dismissed by Razaullah, while Duckett continued to anchor the innings from the other end.
Ben Duckett Scores Century for England
Duckett produced England's standout batting performance, scoring 105 off 111 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes.
He was eventually caught by Salman Ali Agha off Arafat Minhas at a total of 187, ending a valuable innings that had helped England recover from their early collapse.
Liam Dawson scored five, Jamie Overton made 10, and Henry Crocombe contributed eight runs before becoming Shaheen's fourth victim.
Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 36 off 28 balls, hitting three sixes to help England reach 241 before being bowled out in 46.4 overs.
Shaheen finished with four wickets for 46 runs in 8.4 overs. Arafat Minhas and Razaullah claimed two wickets each, while Haris Rauf took one. Shadab Khan went wicketless.
Pakistan Make Two Changes to Playing XI
Pakistan made two changes to their lineup for the match, bringing in Razaullah and Shadab Khan in place of Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf.
Razaullah made his ODI debut in the contest.
England also made one change, with Henry Crocombe making his debut in place of Josh Tongue. Adil Rashid remained out of the playing XI.
Speaking after winning the toss, Shaheen said Pakistan had included an additional spinner after assessing the pitch and would focus on positive aspects of their game.
England captain Harry Brook said his team would also have chosen to bat first had they won the toss.
Shaheen Afridi Reaches 150 ODI Wickets
The match also marked a major milestone for Shaheen Afridi, who reached 150 wickets in One Day Internationals by dismissing Tom Banton.
According to the figures cited in the report, Shaheen became Pakistan's fastest fast bowler to reach 150 ODI wickets, achieving the milestone in 80 matches.
Saqlain Mushtaq remains Pakistan's fastest bowler overall to the landmark, having reached it in 78 matches. Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar each took 91 matches to claim their first 150 ODI wickets.
Shaheen has also maintained an impressive record at Gaddafi Stadium, taking 16 wickets in six matches. Under his captaincy, Pakistan have won nine of their 13 ODIs.
Pakistan Wear Pink Kits for Breast Cancer Awareness
Pakistan's players wore pink kits for the match as part of a breast cancer awareness campaign.
The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the disease and highlight the importance of early diagnosis.
Pakistan Aim to Secure Tri-Series Final Spot
The first three matches of the tri-series were played in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan won their opening two games against Sri Lanka and England.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opening match before beating England by 87 runs. Sri Lanka had one win and one defeat, while England entered the Lahore fixture without a victory in their first two matches.
The latest win gave Pakistan a third consecutive victory and secured their place in the tri-series final, according to the match report.
Pakistan and England last played an ODI at Gaddafi Stadium on December 12, 2005, when Pakistan won by seven wickets. Their latest meeting marked the return of ODI cricket between the sides at the Lahore venue after 21 years.







