Day 3 of the second day Test match between Pakistan and EnglandPakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan Leaving England produced a magical moment Matthew Potts completely baffled by a sharp, spinning delivery that went between the legs to hit the stumps.
Sajid Khan’s stunning dismissal of Matthew Potts
The highlight came during England’s first innings as Sajid’s brilliant spell helped restrict the visitors to just 291 all out. Sajid’s delivery swung sharply inward, Potts was beaten on the inside edge and sneaked through the legs to trouble the stumps. Looking to work the ball towards the leg side, Potts was left in utter disbelief after being dismissed. With this wicket, Sajid claimed his sixth scalp of the innings and showed complete dominance over the English batsman. Potts was dismissed for 6 off 10 balls, including a boundary.
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Passed in secret 🎯
Another beauty produced by Sajid 👏#PAKvENG | #Test at Home pic.twitter.com/8SSeI2Qxh1
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 17, 2024
Sajid was the star of Pakistan’s bowling attack, with a dominant performance in England’s first innings. The right-arm off-spinner took an impressive seven-wicket haul. His clever variations and ability to get a sharp turn from the pitch made it a nightmare for England’s batsmen, who struggled to control his spin.
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Pakistan take a solid lead in the first innings
Despite the collapse, England’s batting was not without bright moments. It was the highlight of their batting effort Ben Duckett‘s brilliant knock of 114 off 129 balls, which included 16 fours.
After being bowled out for 366 in their first innings, Pakistan took a significant 75-run lead over England. While England went into this match confident after their first Test win, Pakistan’s bowlers, especially Sajid, ensured that the visitors could not capitalize on their early momentum. With a cushion of 75 runs, Pakistan will now look to pile on the runs in their second innings and set England a tough target to chase down.
