Noman Ali, a key player in Pakistan’s impressive 152-run victory over England in the second Test at Multan, attributed the team’s success to a well-executed bowling plan. The left-arm spinner emphasized the significance of consistency and variation in their approach against the aggressive English batting lineup.
“Our plan was simple because the conditions were in our favor. We had to stick to our plan with good line and length, but more importantly, bowl with variation. England doesn’t let you bowl at one line regularly, but we tried to be consistent and use variations,” Noman explained.
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With eight wickets in the match, Noman played a vital role in dismantling England’s batting order. In the second innings, the Pakistani bowlers capitalized on the pressure, with Noman and fellow spinner Sajid Khan taking crucial wickets, leading to Pakistan’s first home win since 2021.
Noman highlighted the need for a disciplined bowling attack, especially considering England’s aggressive batting style. “England’s tendency to play attacking shots required us to stay calm and adjust our strategies on the fly. Our discussions in the last few days were about varying our pace and staying composed as they try to disrupt our bowling plans,” he added.
England’s chase fell apart under the disciplined bowling of Noman and Sajid. While Sajid claimed seven wickets in the first innings, Noman’s ability to adjust his pace and line was crucial in taking down England’s top order. The early dismissals of Zak Crawley for just three runs and Ben Duckett for a duck set a dominant tone for Pakistan.
Noman’s performance, alongside Sajid’s, was pivotal in securing a historic win for Pakistan and revitalizing their Test cricket campaign at home.
