Pakistan achieved a memorable victory over England on Saturday, winning the third Test by eight wickets and claiming the three-match series 2-1. This win holds special significance, marking Pakistan’s first home Test series victory in nearly three and a half years and their first series win over England at home since 2005.
Match Summary
Pakistan dominated throughout the match, establishing control with a crucial first-innings lead of 77 runs on a spin-friendly pitch where bowlers ruled. Noman Ali (6-42) and Sajid Khan (4-69) spearheaded Pakistan’s spin attack, dismissing England for a mere 112 runs in their second innings and setting up a modest target of 36 for Pakistan.
While Pakistan lost opener Saim Ayub early, skipper Shan Masood (23*) led the team to victory in just 3.1 overs, securing the series. The Pakistani spin duo, Noman and Sajid, were instrumental throughout, taking 19 of England’s 20 wickets in the match. Pakistan’s sole seamer, Aamir Jamal, was not called upon, underlining the pitch’s suitability for spin.
Importance of Pakistan’s Victory
- First home Test series win since January 2021 against South Africa.
- Fourth home series victory against England and the first in Rawalpindi.
- First Test series win over England since 2015-16 when Pakistan defeated them 2-0 in the UAE.
- Ends Pakistan’s recent home series drought following defeats to Australia (2022), England (2022), and Bangladesh (2024).
Playing XIs
- Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Zahid Mehmood.
- England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir.
With this series win, Pakistan has reinforced their prowess at home, ending an 8-year wait for a Test series victory over England and sending a strong message in the world of cricket.
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