Ben Duckett Scores Maiden ODI Hundred Against Pakistan, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG Tri-Nation Series 2026 Match
While the knock marks Ben Duckett's first 50-over hundred against Pakistan—surpassing his previous best of 45 against them in Rawalpindi earlier in the week—it is his fifth career ODI century overall (following earlier hundreds against Ireland, India, and two against Australia).
England opener Ben Duckett registered his maiden One-Day International century against Pakistan on Sunday, anchoring a testing recovery effort during Match 4 of the ODI Tri-Nation Series 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Bringing up his fifth career ODI hundred off 104 deliveries, the left-hander held the tourists' innings together after an early new-ball burst from Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi reduced England to 19 for 3 inside the first five overs. Shaheen Afridi Completes 150 Wickets in ODIs, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG ODI Tri-Nation Series 2026 Match 4.
Ben Duckett Scores Maiden ODI Ton Against Pakistan
Ben Duckett brings up a commanding ton in a crucial game for England in the Pakistan ODI tri-series 👏
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Lone Resistance Following Top-Order Collapse,
Put in to bat after Pakistan won the toss and elected to field, England suffered immediate setbacks in the opening powerplay. Afridi dismissed fellow opener Tom Banton for four in the first over before removing Joe Root for five in the third. Skipper Harry Brook was then dismissed for one at the end of the fifth over, leaving England in deep trouble at 19 for 3.
When wicketkeeper Jordan Cox fell to Haris Rauf for six in the tenth over with the score on 52, Duckett was tasked with rebuilding the innings alongside all-rounder Sam Curran. While Pakistan's seamers extracted bounce and movement early on, Duckett counter-attacked effectively, punishing anything short or wide to prevent the hosts from dictating the run rate. Pakistan vs England Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, ODI Tri-Nation Series 2026 Match 4 on VETO App.
Crucial Stand With Sam Curran Brings Up Milestone
Duckett and Curran combined for a vital 93-run partnership for the fifth wicket that stabilised the England innings through the middle overs. Curran contributed a patient 42 off 52 balls (including five boundaries) before falling at 145 for 5 in the 27th over, and Will Jacks added 13 before becoming pacer Razaullah's first victim in the 34th over.
Undeterred by the loss of partners at the other end, the 32-year-old Duckett maintained his composure against Pakistan's spin trio of Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, and Arafat Minhas. He moved to 99 at the end of the 34th over before working a single in the 35th over to reach three figures off 104 balls, an innings featuring 10 fours and two sixes. Lahore Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for Pakistan vs England in ODI Tri-Series 2026, Match 4.
Second ODI Century at Gaddafi Stadium
While the knock marks Duckett's first 50-over hundred against Pakistan—surpassing his previous best of 45 against them in Rawalpindi earlier in the week—it is his fifth career ODI century overall (following earlier hundreds against Ireland, India, and two against Australia).
Notably, it is also Duckett's second ODI century at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, where he previously struck a career-best 165 off 143 balls against Australia in February 2025. Having already recorded Test centuries against Pakistan in Rawalpindi (2022) and Multan (2024), the knock completes his set of centuries against Pakistan across both major longer formats.
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