On Day 3 of the second Test in Multan, Pakistan’s Sajid Khan wreaked havoc on England’s batting lineup. England ended their innings at 291, trailing Pakistan’s first-innings total of 366 by 75 runs. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali proved to be a deadly spin combination, with Sajid taking an impressive 7 wickets for 111 runs.
England struggled against the spin bowling, losing their last four wickets for just 43 runs. Jack Leach managed a quick 25 off 25 balls, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the team’s collapse.
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Sajid Khan’s relentless performance included taking the final wicket of Shoaib Bashir for 9 runs. Noman Ali also contributed significantly with 3 wickets, helping to dismiss England in just 67.2 overs. Pakistan now has a vital 75-run lead as they aim to extend their advantage in the second innings.
Sajid Khan’s remarkable bowling reduced England to 263/9, leaving them 103 runs behind with Pakistan firmly in control of the match. His kabaddi-style celebration became a symbol of his dominance as he claimed 6 wickets for 99 runs in 23.4 overs. His sharp turn and flight troubled England’s batters, resulting in a series of wickets as they struggled in the spin-friendly conditions.
England’s Jamie Smith, who scored 21 off 55 balls, attempted to advance the score but fell to Noman Ali, who also took his 50th Test wicket. One of Sajid Khan’s standout dismissals was Matthew Potts, bowled through the legs by a sharp-turning delivery that shattered England’s lower order.
With only one wicket left and England still behind, Pakistan is well-positioned to take a commanding lead in the series.
