In a stunning finish to the three-match Test series between Pakistan AND EnglandPakistan emerged victorious in the third and final Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, winning by 9 wickets and securing the series 2–1. star of pakistan, Sajid Khanwas instrumental in this victory, providing a masterclass in spin bowling to claim England’s last crucial wickets and seal the series.
Sajid Khan’s stunning delivery seals Jamie Smith’s wicket
One of the highlights of day 3 came when Sajid bowled an incredible delivery to send England away Jamie Smitheffectively sealing England’s fate. In the 25th over of England’s second innings, Smith attempted a wild shot, walking down the track to meet the ball, but Sajid anticipated his movement and expertly slowed the delivery. The ball spun sharply and crashed into Smith’s middle stump, leaving England reeling. Smith was dismissed after managing just 3 runs from 16 balls, a dismissal that showcased Sajid’s precise control and mastery of spin.
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Slower through the air and the logs are disturbed! 🎯
Sajid continues his dominance 👏#PAKvENG | #Home Test pic.twitter.com/coa9E1vgWR
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 26, 2024
Sajid’s outstanding performance was not limited to a single wicket. In both matches, he took 10 wickets in the match, tallying an impressive 19 wickets in the two Tests he played in the series, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Series title.
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England’s downfall and Pakistan’s comfortable chase
Starting their second innings with a deficit of 77 runs, England faltered under pressure, managing just 112 runs before being bowled out. This left Pakistan with a paltry target of 36 runs to claim victory.
Noman Alithe left-arm spinner also played a vital role, taking 6 wickets in England’s second innings and 9 in total for the match. Together, Sajid and Noman formed an unstoppable bowling partnership, dismantling England’s line-up and thwarting any attempts at recovery.
Pakistan’s batsmen followed up the score quickly, securing a comfortable 9-wicket win and a hard-fought series win. Outstanding performances from the Pakistani bowlers were complemented by strong hitting. For its consistent and effective stick performance, Saud Shakeel was declared the player of the match. This victory not only marks a close series triumph but also underlines Pakistan’s strength in spin bowling, a factor that proved decisive in the high-stakes series finale.
