Between the much awaited third Test Pakistan and England It started in Rawalpindi with both the teams looking to win the series tied 1-1. England opted to bat first, winning the toss and aiming for a huge total. However, it was Pakistan’s Sajid Khan Kim made headlines with a stunning delivery that was quickly dismissed Harry Brooke on the back of the legs, marking an important moment on the 1st day.
Sajid Khan smashes Harry Brook’s stumps
In the actual encounter, Sajid displayed exceptional spin bowling skills. Two forward defenses and two tries later, Brook misjudged the line of Sajid’s delivery. As it went through the stumps, the ball took a sharp turn, hitting leg stump, leaving Brook in a daze. That dismissal not only highlighted Sajid’s talent but also reflected Brook’s struggles in Pakistan, where his batting average has now fallen into “merely Bradman territory” – a reminder of the challenges posed by the subcontinental conditions.
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We present the video:
The Star spin duo dictating the first morning process 👏
Duckett and Brook leave too ☝️#PAKvENG | #Test at Home pic.twitter.com/RgjaDcKwXE
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 24, 2024
Sajid’s 6-fer destroys England
Despite a solid start with the openers Zach Crawley and Ben Duckett Contributing to the 50-run partnership, England were soon in trouble. After reaching 110 runs at lunch, they suffered a dramatic collapse, losing five wickets for just 37 runs. The combination of Sajid’s spin and Pakistan’s relentless bowling attack proved too much for England’s middle order. Expulsion of key players such as Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope added to their woes by leaving them at 110/5 by the end of the session.
Eventually, England were bundled out for 267, with Jamie Smith playing a crucial innings with 89 runs in the order. Sajid scored 6 goals Noman Ali we bagged one and it was enough to tell the story of England struggling with spin. The opening day ended with the hosts 73 for 3, leaving England behind by 194 runs.
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