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Pakistan’s Spin Magic Seals Victory Over England
In a remarkable Test match at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan’s spinners outclassed England on Day 4, sealing a thrilling 152-run victory. Chasing 297 on a tricky turning pitch, England crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for just 144 runs. Pakistan’s spin magic was in full display, leveling the three-match series at 1-1.
Noman Ali’s Career-Best Performance
The star of the show was left-arm spinner Noman Ali, whose incredible figures of 8/46 stunned the England batting lineup. His performance was complemented by fellow spinner Sajid Khan, who had already claimed seven wickets in the first innings. Together, they shared all 20 of England’s wickets, marking a rare occurrence in Test history where two bowlers took all wickets.
Records Tumble as Pakistan’s Spin Attack Shines
Noman’s career-best 8/46 is now the fourth-best figure by a Pakistan spinner in Tests and the best-ever performance at the Multan Cricket Stadium. This match marked only the seventh time in Test cricket history that two bowlers took all 20 wickets in a match, with the last occurrence being in 1972. Pakistan’s victory also ended their long wait for a home Test win, their first since February 2021.
Winning moments 📸
Pakistan beat England by 1️⃣5️⃣2️⃣ runs 🏏#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/AxAQX89cse
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 18, 2024
Best Figures for Pakistan Spinners in Test Matches
- 9/56 – Abdul Qadir vs England, Lahore, 1987
- 8/41 – Yasir Shah vs New Zealand, Dubai, 2018
- 8/42 – Sajid Khan vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 2021
- 8/46 – Noman Ali vs England, Multan, 2024
Shan Masood Praises Spin Duo
Pakistan captain Shan Masood was full of praise for his bowlers. “This victory is very special, especially after some challenging times. Noman and Sajid looked like seasoned professionals and did a fantastic job,” Masood said after the match.
Pakistan Looks Ahead to Final Test
With the series now level, Pakistan heads into the final Test with confidence, powered by their spin brilliance. Pakistan’s spin magic has revived the series and given them momentum to clinch a series win.
