Noman, Sajid spin Pakistan to historic series victory against England

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Following up on their exploits in the second Test in Multan, the spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan produced an equally impressive show in Rawalpindi as Pakistan registered a nine-wicket victory in the third Test, thereby clinching the series.

This is Pakistan’s first home series victory since February 2021 and their first Test series win over England since November 2015. The consecutive wins came on the back of a massive an innings and 47-run defeat in the first Test, boosting Pakistan one place up the ICC World Test Championship 2025 table. Pakistan are now at No.7, just below England at No.6.

The pair accounted for nine wickets in the first innings with Sajid Khan claiming 6/128, his third five-plus-wicket haul in Tests, while Noman Ali registered figures of 3/88, which included the crucial scalps of the England openers.

This was also the first time Pakistan’s pace bowlers did not bowl a single ball in a Test.