• Pakistan secured a comprehensive 9-wicket victory against England in the third and final Test in Rawalpindi.

  • With the win, the hosts clinched the 3-match Test series 2-1.

Twitter reactions: Sajid Khan, Noman Ali power Pakistan to series-clinching win in the 3rd Test against England
Pakistan beat England in the third Test (Image Source: X)

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Pakistan have secured a comprehensive 9-wicket victory against England in the third and final Test, clinching the series 2-1. The win was powered by the exceptional performances of spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, who wreaked havoc on England’s batting line-up across both innings.

England’s struggles against spin in first innings

After electing to bat first, England managed to post 267 runs on the board, with contributions from Zak Crawley (29), Harry Brook (51), and Jamie Smith (89). However, they struggled to handle Pakistan’s spin attack. Sajid was the chief destroyer, claiming six wickets for 128 runs, while Noman provided excellent support with three wickets. England’s middle-order collapsed as Sajid and Noman exploited the conditions to perfection, leaving England unable to build any significant partnerships.

Pakistan’s strong response with the bat

In reply, Pakistan took a crucial 77-run lead by scoring 344 in their first innings. The top-order failed to capitalize, but the middle and lower-order contributions were vital. Saud Shakeel (134) led the way with a commanding century, supported by a gritty 48* from Sajid, who also impressed with the ball. England’s bowlers struggled to find consistent breakthroughs, with Shoaib Bashir (3 wickets) and Rehan Ahmed (4 wickets) being the pick of the bowlers.

England collapse in the second innings

England’s second innings was a disaster, as they were bowled out for just 112 runs. Noman led the charge, taking six wickets and dismantling England’s batting unit. Sajid was again brilliant, taking four wickets, including crucial scalps like Ben Stokes and Jamie. The spinners dominated, and none of the English batters could withstand their consistent pressure, as Noman and Sajid combined for all 10 wickets.

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Pakistan chase down the paltry target easily

Chasing a small target of 36, Pakistan lost Saim Ayub early, but Abdullah Shafique (5*) and skipper Shan Masood (23*) steered the team home comfortably in just 3.1 overs, sealing a 9-wicket win. The series victory highlighted Pakistan’s dominance at home, particularly their effective use of spin bowling.

This victory gave Pakistan a 2-1 series win, reflecting their resilience after losing the first Test. The team’s spinners, led by Sajid and Noman, played a pivotal role throughout the series. England, meanwhile, will need to reassess their approach against spin after succumbing to heavy defeats in the second and third Tests.

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