Pakistan’s Sajid Khan is causing chaos with the ball against England in the first innings of the third and final Test in Rawalpindi. The off-spinner dismissed Harry Brook for just five runs off 14 balls, helping reduce England to 98/5 on Day 1 (Thursday, October 24).
The wicket occurred in the 27th over of England’s innings. Sajid delivered a length ball on off-stump, and Brook attempted a sweep shot but got too far across. The ball struck the middle and leg stumps, leading to Sajid celebrating in his signature style.
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This marked the third consecutive time a spinner dismissed Brook in the current Test series, following his 317 in the first match. In the second Test, he scored nine and 16, contributing to England’s 152-run loss.
Pakistan’s Sajid Khan and Noman Ali Weave a Web for England in 3rd Test
A dominant bowling performance from Sajid Khan and Noman Ali allowed Pakistan to control England in the first session of Day 1 of the third Test. Sajid took the wickets of Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Brook for single-digit scores, while Noman dismissed openers Zak Crawley (29 off 43) and Ben Duckett (52 off 84).
At the time of this report, the visitors were 110/5 at lunch, with captain Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith at the crease. They are the last recognized batting partnership.
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Noman Ali and Sajid Khan took 11 and nine wickets, respectively, in the second Test, leading the Men in Green to their first home Test victory after 11 matches. The pair will be eager to replicate their success as Pakistan aims for its first home series win since the 2020-21 season, when they triumphed 2-0 against South Africa.
The three-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1. England claimed victory in the first match by an innings and 47 runs and will be looking to secure consecutive Test series wins in Pakistan.
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