Pakistan Spinner Noman Ali Destroys England with Best Bowling Figures at Multan

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Pakistan bounced back in style in the second Test of the three-match series at the Multan Cricket Ground. After suffering a heavy defeat in the first match, this victory gives the team some much-needed breathing space. It also marked Shan Masood’s first win as a Test captain in six matches.

Pakistan batted first and posted 366 runs on the board. Kamran Ghulam, who replaced Babar Azam for this Test, anchored the innings with a brilliant century. In response, England fought hard with Ben Duckett scoring a well-made hundred. However, the visitors could only manage 291 runs, handing Pakistan a lead of 75 runs.

In their second innings, Pakistan added 221 runs, setting England a challenging target of 297. The English team faltered under pressure, collapsing for just 144. Pakistan sealed the game with a 152-run victory, with Noman Ali leading the charge with a stunning bowling performance.

Noman Ali’s Record-Breaking Spell

Noman Ali delivered a match-winning spell, claiming eight wickets for just 46 runs from 16.3 overs. His efforts not only secured Pakistan’s victory but also etched his name in the record books. Noman’s figures of 8/46 are the best bowling performance at the Multan Cricket Ground.

This was only the seventh instance in Test cricket where two bowlers (from both innings combined) claimed all 20 wickets of the opposition. Noman also achieved the second-best bowling figures by a Pakistan bowler against England.

Top Five Bowling Figures at Multan Cricket Ground

1. Noman Ali – 8/46 vs England (2024)
2. Sajid Khan – 7/111 vs England (2024)
3. Abrar Ahmed – 7/114 vs England (2022)
4. Danish Kaneria – 6/42 vs Bangladesh (2001)
5. Danish Kaneria – 6/52 vs Bangladesh (2001)

Best Bowling Figures by Pakistani Bowlers Against England

1. Abdul Qadir – 9/56 (Lahore, 1987)
2. Noman Ali – 8/46 (Multan, 2024)
3. Saqlain Mushtaq – 8/164 (Lahore, 2000)

Momentum Heading into the Decider

With this convincing win, Pakistan will carry great momentum into the series decider. They will look to build on this success and aim for a series victory. Noman Ali, fresh from his remarkable performance, will be a key player once again in the upcoming match.

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