Pakistan’s spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan wreaked havoc on England’s batting lineup, leading Pakistan to a resounding nine-wicket victory in the third and decisive Test in Karachi. The triumph secured a memorable 2-1 series win for the hosts.
Pakistan seized the initiative early on, establishing a crucial 77-run first-innings lead on a pitch that favored spinners from both sides. Noman and Sajid then turned the screws in England’s second innings, bowling them out for a paltry 112.
Noman claimed six wickets for 42 runs, while Sajid chipped in with four for 69. The duo accounted for 19 of England’s 20 wickets in the match, with Pakistan’s lone seamer, Aamer Jamal, remaining unused.
Since being drafted into the team mid-series, Noman and Sajid have taken 39 of England’s 40 wickets in the last two Tests. Their dominance has highlighted the spin-friendly conditions in Pakistan and exposed England’s vulnerability against turning tracks.
“If you give England players even a slightly spinning track, they get nervous,” Sajid remarked in a viral video. “Because the conditions they usually dominate make us nervous, but here it’s they who get nervous.”
Pakistan’s victory in the Test series is a significant boost ahead of their upcoming tour of Australia, where they will play three ODIs and three T20Is. The limited-overs series begins on Monday in Melbourne.
