PAK vs ENG: Sajid Khan Breaks Saqlain Mushtaq’s 24-Year Record in Multan Test

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In a remarkable performance, Pakistan’s off-spinner Sajid Khan made headlines by breaking a 24-year-old Test record held by the legendary Saqlain Mushtaq during the second Test against England at Multan Cricket Stadium. Sajid took 7 wickets, leading England to a total of 291 runs on day three of the match.

A Record-Breaking Performance

Resuming their innings at 239-6, England could only add 9 runs before Sajid Khan dismissed Brydon Carse for 2. The 31-year-old spinner continued his impressive spell, claiming three wickets in the morning session and finishing with outstanding figures of 7 for 111 in 26.2 overs. This was his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

Sajid’s achievement is particularly significant as he became the first Pakistan off-spinner to take five or more wickets on home soil since Saqlain Mushtaq’s performance in 2000 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Noman Ali, Pakistan’s left-arm spinner, also contributed by taking 3 wickets for 101 runs, supporting Sajid’s efforts to dismantle the English batting lineup.

England Struggles

After starting the day with Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse at the crease, England struggled to build their score. Matthew Potts fell to Sajid for just 6 runs, and Smith, who managed to score 21 runs, was eventually dismissed by Noman.

Jack Leach provided some resistance with an unbeaten 25, adding 29 runs for the last wicket with Shoaib Bashir, who scored 9. However, Sajid’s excellent bowling ensured that England could not pose a serious challenge, as he wrapped up the innings.

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