Pakistan secured a one-wicket win against England in the fourth ODI of the tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium, earning praise from several former internationals and commentators. Shadab Khan's first ODI hundred was a key factor in the comeback that sent Pakistan to the final.

Former West Indies captain and current coach Daren Sammy, ex-Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, West Indies batsman Shai Hope and veteran commentator Ian Bishop all expressed admiration for the turnaround.

Sammy posted on social media, "Wow.. another thriller."

Mathews commended Shadab for rescuing Pakistan when defeat seemed likely, writing, "That was a sensational innings by @76Shadabkhan 👏👏 won it for Pakistan out of nowhere."

Hope summed up the match with a short note, "Cricket 🤝 Absolute Cinema."

Bishop highlighted both Shadab's century and Haris Rauf's role in the final partnership, saying, "Outstanding win by Pakistan by 1 wicket tonight. YES of course, Shadab KHAN!!!!!! Brilliant innings. As important a 7(19) by Haris Rauf in an 89 run partnership for the last wicket."

Former England captain Nasser Hussain also praised the duo while critiquing England's handling of pressure. He noted Shadab's shift in batting intent, stating, "You've got to give Pakistan credit, and Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf. That partnership, you had to be really switched on and smart how you played it, and the moment they changed intent, the moment Shadab said, 'Right, we've gone one way, it's gone nowhere, we're going to play our shots,' there's a lesson to be learned because they should have learned it from the last game."

He added, "When England were put under pressure, they crumbled. When England were put under pressure here at the end, they crumbled. Brilliant change of intent from Shadab Khan. That game had gone from them to one individual, backed up by Haris Rauf, to bring it back. Incredible run change."

Earlier, Pakistan's top order collapsed while chasing England's 242-run target, losing Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub and Babar Azam early. Despite England's dominance, Shadab's aggressive yet measured knock kept Pakistan afloat, supported by Haris Rauf's steadfast 7 runs off 19 balls in an 89-run last-wicket stand.

Shadab finished on 113 from 96 balls, striking 13 fours and five sixes, sealing the narrow victory and confirming Pakistan's place in the tri-series final.