Pakistan secured a historic victory against England, winning by 152 runs on Day Four of the second Test match in Multan. This win not only leveled the three-match series 1-1 but also marked Pakistan\u2019s first home Test victory in nearly four years, ending an 11-match winless streak. The standout performance came from Pakistan\u2019s spinners, who claimed all 20 England wickets in the match, a first in Pakistan\u2019s Test cricket history.<\/p>\n
Off-spinner Noman Ali delivered a career-best performance, taking 8-46 in England\u2019s second innings and finishing the match with figures of 11-47. His brilliance, alongside Sajid Khan\u2019s 9-204 across both innings, dismantled England\u2019s batting lineup, which collapsed for 144 while chasing 297. Noman\u2019s final wicket before lunch secured the win for Pakistan and brought an end to England\u2019s fightback, which had begun the day at 36-2.<\/p>\n
Pakistan\u2019s captain Shan Masood praised his team\u2019s resilience, particularly after the tough loss in the first Test. He acknowledged the key role of the spinners and credited the collective effort for the significant turnaround. Despite the controversial omission of star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, the decision to focus on spin paid off.<\/p>\n
England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum accepted the challenges posed by the spinning pitch and Pakistan\u2019s tactical home advantage. Stokes, the highest scorer in England\u2019s second innings with 37 runs, admitted the conditions were tough and praised Pakistan\u2019s ability to capitalize on the favorable surface.<\/p>\n
The decisive third Test will take place in Rawalpindi on October 24, where the series winner will be determined.<\/p>\n
Source: Aljazeera<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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