Sajid Khan Sparks Pakistan’s Comeback with a Game-Changing Spell Against England

After a series of challenging matches against England, Pakistan finally turned the tide, thanks to Sajid Khan’s remarkable late-session bowling. The second Test in Multan seemed to be slipping away from Pakistan’s grasp, was brought back into balance with Sajid’s match-altering performance, giving Pakistan hope for a dramatic comeback.

England Dominates Early on Day 2

England started the day strongly, with Ben Duckett continuing his impressive form. His whirlwind century, a stunning 114 off 129 balls, put Pakistan’s bowlers under tremendous pressure. Supported by Joe Root, Duckett ensured England dominated most of the day. The pair’s audacious shot selection, including sweeps and elegant drives, had Pakistan on the ropes. At one point, England looked set for another commanding total, reminiscent of their previous performances in the series.

However, as the day progressed and the ball began to turn more sharply, the match took an unexpected turn. Duckett and Root’s confidence was tested by Sajid’s sharp off-spin, and the turning Multan pitch soon came into play.

Sajid Khan’s Magical Spell

Sajid Khan, who had not played a Test match in nearly a year, was called up for this critical game. His impact was immediate and game-changing. Sajid’s first major breakthrough came when he dismissed Joe Root, who dragged the ball onto his stumps. This wicket, which Sajid had eagerly anticipated, gave Pakistan a crucial lifeline.

But Sajid wasn’t done yet. In his next over, he sent Duckett packing, who had previously seemed unstoppable. Sajid’s sharp turn caught Duckett off guard, edging the ball to slip. Moments later, Sajid delivered the ball of the day, dismissing Harry Brook with a delivery that turned sharply and rattled his stumps. Brook, who had amassed 317 runs in the previous Test, was left stunned by the spin.

These quick wickets turned the match on its head, as England collapsed from 1,034 runs for nine wickets across two Tests to losing four wickets for just 14 runs. Sajid’s spell brought Pakistan back into the contest and put pressure on England, who now had only one recognized batter left in Jamie Smith.

Pakistan’s Bold Changes Pay Off

Sajid Khan’s remarkable performance is a testament to Pakistan’s willingness to make bold calls. Despite being out of the Test setup for nearly a year, Sajid delivered under pressure. His ability to turn the ball on a deteriorating pitch made all the difference.

This spell marked the first time in the last two series that Pakistan could claim to be in control of a game. It was a crucial turning point that reminded everyone of the unpredictability of Test cricket, where one session can change the entire course of a match.

England in Trouble Heading into Day 3

England, now with only Jamie Smith as the last recognized batter, face an uphill battle. They trail Pakistan by 127 runs, with the match finely balanced heading into the third day. Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Sajid, will be eager to capitalize on this momentum and push for victory.

With the match finely poised, Pakistan hopes their bold decisions and Sajid’s brilliance can lead them to a memorable win. All they need now is to maintain this momentum and, perhaps, some luck.