Pakistan's Sajid Khan wreaked havoc on England's batting order on Day 3 of the second Test in Multan. England's innings came to an end at 291 on Day 3 of the second Test in Multan, leaving them 75 runs behind Pakistan's first-innings total of 366. Pakistan's spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali proved lethal, with Sajid claiming an outstanding 7 wickets for 111 runs.
England struggled to handle the spin, losing their final four wickets for just 43 runs. Jack Leach was the last man standing with a quickfire 25 off 25 balls, but his efforts weren't enough to prevent the collapse.
Sajid Khan’s relentless spell saw him take key wickets, including the final scalp of Shoaib Bashir for 9. Noman Ali supported well with 3 wickets of his own, helping to bowl out England in just 67.2 overs. Pakistan now holds a crucial 75-run lead as they look to further their advantage in the second innings.
Sajid Khan's sensational spin bowling reduced the visitors to 263/9. England now trails by 103 runs, with Pakistan firmly in control of the match.
Khan's kabaddi-style celebration became a symbol of his dominance as he claimed 6 wickets for 99 runs in 23.4 overs. His aggressive turn and flight troubled England's batters, leading to a flurry of wickets as they struggled against the spin-friendly conditions.
England’s Jamie Smith (21 off 55 balls) tried to push the score along but fell to Noman Ali, who also provided crucial support with 3 wickets, including his 50th in Test cricket. Sajid Khan’s standout dismissal was Matthew Potts, bowled through the legs by a sharp-turning delivery that left England's lower order in tatters.
With just one wicket remaining and England still trailing, Pakistan is well-positioned to take a commanding lead in the series.
