Pakistan’s cricket team has finally broken a three-year drought on home soil, defeating England by 152 runs in the second Test in Multan. The victory levels the three-match series 1-1.
The win is a significant achievement for Pakistan, which has struggled in recent years. The team’s new selection committee made some bold changes to the squad for the last two Tests, dropping star batter Babar Azam and pacer Shaheen Afridi. The decision was met with mixed reactions, but it ultimately proved to be the right call.
Noman Ali and Sajid Khan were the heroes for Pakistan, taking 8-46 and 2-93 respectively to wrap up England’s second innings for 144. The visitors were set a daunting target of 297, which proved to be too much.
The 152-run victory is Pakistan’s first home win since February 2021. It is also a major boost for the team’s confidence, which had been dented by a heavy defeat in the first Test.
The final Test of the series will start in Rawalpindi on October 24. Pakistan will be hoping to complete a famous series victory over England.
