Just when it seemed that England were set to dominate the second Test, Sajid Khan’s late four-wicket burst on Day 2 brought Pakistan roaring back into the contest. The young off-spinner’s spell turned the game on its head, giving the hosts a glimmer of hope after a challenging start to the series.
England’s opener, Ben Duckett, had put on a masterclass, scoring a century and forging three half-century stands. However, Sajid’s off-spin proved too much for the English batsmen. He picked up four crucial wickets, including the dismissals of Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Harry Brook, to restrict England to 239/6 at stumps.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan had been dismissed for 366, with Kamran Ghulam and Saim Ayub scoring half-centuries. England’s bowlers, led by Jack Leach and Brydon Carse, had made inroads into the Pakistan batting lineup but were unable to completely dominate the innings.
The second Test is now poised for an exciting finish, with Pakistan still trailing England by 127 runs. Sajid Khan’s heroics have given the hosts a fighting chance, and the match is set to be a thrilling battle.
