Pakistan Secures First Home Test Win Since 2021 with Dominant Victory Over England
- Sara Habib
- October 18, 2024
- 2:19 pm
- 29
- Sports
On Friday, October 18, Pakistan won the second Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium. They beat England by 152 runs. This win was a big moment for Pakistan cricket. It was their first home Test victory since beating South Africa in February 2021. After a long struggle at home, Pakistan ended an 11-match winless streak, with seven losses and four draws.
The victory came in the second match of a three-Test series against England, leveling the series at 1-1. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, Pakistan's spinners, were key. They took all 20 wickets, wrecking England's batting in both innings. Their performances were key to Pakistan's resurgence after three home Test defeats.
In the first innings, Sajid Khan led Pakistan’s bowling attack and took an impressive seven wickets for 111 runs. His efforts laid the foundation for Pakistan's dominance in the match. Noman Ali, another standout, took vital wickets in both innings. He also provided strong support. The spin duo proved too much for England's batters. The pitch helped the bowlers with its turn.
It was the final day of the match. England faced an uphill battle, needing 261 runs to win with eight wickets left. Yet, they soon found themselves in trouble as Pakistan’s spinners tightened their grip. Sajid Khan struck early on Day 4, removing Ollie Pope in the second over of the day. From there, Noman Ali took control. It made it hard for the English batsmen to build partnerships.
England's aggressive batting, using sweeps and reverse sweeps, failed on the worsening pitch. England captain Ben Stokes top-scored with 37 runs from 32 balls. But they could not withstand the pressure from Pakistan's bowlers. Stokes, who played some entertaining shots, got stumped by Noman Ali's bowling. This was a turning point in the match.
Brydon Carse offered some resistance, scoring 27 runs off 32 balls, but he also fell victim to Noman Ali. Noman continued his excellent form. He took the last two English wickets in consecutive deliveries, ending the innings. He had remarkable bowling figures of 8-46 in the second innings. This completed a brilliant all-round performance.
Pakistan's bowlers got support from their fielders and wicketkeeper. They capitalized on every opportunity that came their way. The Pakistani team showed resilience and teamwork in the match. They bounced back after a tough run of results at home.
This win leveled the series and lifted Pakistan's cricket fans, who had been waiting for a home Test victory. The final Test promises to be a thrilling decider, with the series now tied at 1-1.
Pakistan's victory was more than ending its winless streak. It was a statement of its ability to perform under pressure. The team will look to build on this momentum as they head into the final match of the series.
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