Pakistan’s Sajid Khan showcased his bowling prowess in the second Test match against England in Multan, claiming the prized wicket of Ben Duckett on Day 3. Duckett, who had scored an impressive 114 runs in the first innings, was dismissed for a duck in the second innings.
The dismissal occurred in the very first over of England’s run chase. Sajid Khan bowled a tempting delivery outside off stump, causing Duckett to mistime his sweep shot and edge the ball to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, who took a stunning reflex catch. The elated Sajid celebrated the wicket while Duckett walked back to the pavilion with a sense of disappointment.
Pakistan finished the day on a high note, with England at 36/2 at stumps, needing 261 runs to win the match and secure a 2-0 series lead. Zak Crawley was the other early dismissal, getting stumped by Rizwan off Noman Ali.
In the first innings, Pakistan posted a total of 366 runs, with Khurram Ghulam shining with a brilliant knock of 118 runs. England, in response, were bowled out for 291, trailing by 75 runs. Sajid Khan was the standout performer with a seven-wicket haul.
In the second innings, Pakistan set a target of 297 runs for England, scoring 221 runs themselves. Salman Agha top-scored with 63 runs, while Shoaib Bashir starred with the ball for England, picking up four wickets.
The match promises an exciting finale on the following day, with England needing a strong batting performance to chase down the target. Stay updated on the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test live score and follow the action as it unfolds.
Overall, Pakistan’s strong bowling performance has put them in a favorable position to clinch the Test match and series victory against England. The intensity and competition between the two sides are set to continue in the upcoming sessions.
