Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan was the star of the show in the third and final Test against England at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. His remarkable bowling performance led Pakistan to a resounding victory by nine wickets, clinching the series 2-1.
Pakistan beat England in Rawalpindi to clinch Test series
In the first innings, Khan claimed six wickets for 128 runs. He returned to the attack in the second innings and picked up four more wickets, completing a 10-wicket match haul. This outstanding performance was crucial in helping Pakistan bounce back from their disappointing loss in the first Test at Multan. With this Sajid Khan bagged a massive milestone in Rawalpindi which no other spinner could ever achieve.
Sajid Khan's dominant performance in the third and final Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was pivotal in Pakistan's series victory. He began the match on a strong note by dismissing key English batsmen.
First, he trapped Ollie Pope LBW with a well-pitched delivery. Following this, he removed Joe Root and Harry Brook with clever spin bowling. As England's batting order crumbled, Sajid Khan continued to strike, dismissing Ben Stokes, Rehan Ahmed, and Jack Leach, leaving England all out for a meager 112 runs in their second innings.
In the first innings, Sajid Khan had already made significant contributions by dismissing Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, and Rehan Ahmed. His exceptional bowling performance throughout the match was instrumental in Pakistan's series win.
Sajid Khan's impressive performance in the second innings of the third Test was crucial to Pakistan's series victory. He claimed four wickets for 69 runs in 18 overs, contributing significantly to England's low total.
With this performance, Sajid Khan concluded the three-match Test series with an outstanding tally of 19 wickets in just two matches. His exceptional bowling skills and match-winning abilities were evident throughout the series.
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Sajid Khan's recent performances have been exceptional, particularly against England. He showcased his skill and dominance in the second Test in Multan by claiming nine wickets. This was followed by an even more remarkable achievement in the third Test in Rawalpindi.
In the Rawalpindi Test, Sajid Khan achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first-ever spinner to take a 10-wicket haul at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This feat, coupled with his earlier five-wicket haul in the same match, solidified his position as a key player in Pakistan's bowling attack.
