Pakistan’s cricket team has made history! After a long wait of 44 months, they’ve finally won a Test series at home. This big win came against England, and it was all thanks to the amazing bowling skills of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali.
In a thrilling series finale, Pakistan clinched a significant Test victory against England winning the three-match series 2-1 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Led by the powerful spin attack of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, Pakistan bowled out England for a mere 112 in their second innings, needing only 36 runs to secure the match. The hosts reached the target with ease, ultimately winning by nine wickets.
The victory marked Pakistan’s first home Test series win in over three years, their last one dating back to 2021 against South Africa. This win also represented Pakistan’s fourth home series triumph over England, the previous one occurring in 2005. Pakistan’s success brought much-needed celebration following a series of recent home defeats by Australia, England, and Bangladesh.
A Spin-Dominated Test Match
Pakistan’s spinners played a central role in dismantling England’s batting lineup. Noman Ali achieved an impressive 6-42, while Sajid Khan supported with 4-69, capturing all ten wickets between them in England’s second innings. In a spin-friendly Rawalpindi pitch, Pakistan didn’t even require the services of their lone seamer, Aamir Jamal. The dominance of Noman and Sajid was consistent throughout the series, with the pair claiming 39 of England’s 40 wickets across the last two Tests.
England, beginning their second innings at a vulnerable 24-3, faltered under pressure from Pakistan’s spinners. Joe Root stood out with a modest 33 runs, but the rest of the team crumbled quickly, unable to resist significantly. Root’s innings were a rare display of resolve in a dismal batting performance.
A Memorable Victory and a New Beginning For Pakistan
After sealing the win, Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, expressed pride in his team’s back-to-back wins. “To be here and standing as the winning team, it’s the most special thing for us,” he said, acknowledging the contributions of each player. Sajid Khan, named player of the series, proved instrumental in Pakistan’s success.
For England, the defeat raises serious questions about their aggressive “Bazball” strategy under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. The method, encouraging players to attack rather than adapt to challenging conditions, backfired on the turning tracks of Pakistan.
As Pakistan celebrates this well-earned series victory, the team’s confidence soars, with hopes of continued success on their home turf.
