PAK vs ENG | Sajid Khan’s Seven-Wicket Haul Bundles Out England for 291, Rakes In Numerous Records, Details Here!
Pakistan's off-spinner Sajid Khan took a remarkable seven-wicket haul, helping Pakistan dismiss England's innings at 291. The hosts, now, have a lead of 75 runs in the ongoing second Test match against England at Multan Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan’s off-spinner Sajid Khan achieved his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket on Day 3 of the second Test against England in Multan. He delivered a stunning performance, taking seven wickets and leading Pakistan’s charge. His figures of 7 for 111 in 26.2 overs mark the best bowling performance at Multan Cricket Stadium.
The spin duo of Sajid and Noman shared a total of ten wickets, helping to dismiss England for 291 runs. The visitors trailed by 75 runs, struggling against the spin attack. Sajid recorded four bowled dismissals in the innings, claiming the wickets of Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Matthew Potts.
Sajid Khan Rakes In New Record
His remarkable performance shone brightly in the first innings, where he consistently challenged the English batsmen. His spell was especially thrilling, as he took three wickets in just ten balls during the final session of play the previous day. The last Pakistani off-spinner to claim five or more wickets in a home Test match was the legendary Mushtaq Ahmed, who achieved this feat back in 2000 against England in Rawalpindi.
ENG vs PAK Match So Far
In the first innings, Pakistan, after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, posted an impressive total of 366 runs. The standout performance came from debutant Kamran Ghulam, who marked his first Test century with a solid 118 runs, while Saim Ayub contributed significantly with 77 runs.
In reply, England struggled and were bowled out for 291 runs. Ben Duckett, England’s opener, showcased an aggressive century, propelling his team to a dominant 211 for 2. However, Sajid Khan changed the course of the match with a burst of wickets. England suffered a dramatic collapse, losing five wickets in the final session to close the day at 239 for 6, still trailing Pakistan’s first-innings total of 366 by 127 runs. Then, within the first hour of play on the third day, he took three more and bundled out the team to 291, giving Pakistan a lead of 75 runs.
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