Pakistani off-spinner Sajid Khan made history on the third day of the second Test against England by breaking a longstanding bowling record. Sajid became the first off-spinner since 2000 to claim a five-wicket haul in Pakistan, achieving the feat during England‘s first innings in Multan.
Sajid’s masterclass performance saw him dismantle the England batting order, finishing with figures of 7 for 111 in 26.2 overs. His efforts were instrumental in dismissing England for 291, giving Pakistan a vital 75-run lead as they look to level the series.
Sajid triggered a collapse in the English batting lineup by removing key players like Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Harry Brook in quick succession, all within the span of 10 balls. Prior to that, he had already sent back Ollie Pope and later completed his five-wicket haul by dismissing Brydon Carse. Sajid went on to remove Matthew Potts and Shoaib Bashir the following day, securing his remarkable seven-wicket haul.
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The Record
His performance marks the first time a Pakistani off-spinner has taken a fifer at home since Saqlain Mushtaq achieved the same feat against England in Rawalpindi back in 2000.
At lunch on the third day, Pakistan were 60 for 3, with Kamran Ghulam at the crease. As Multan’s pitch continues to deteriorate, offering increasing assistance to spinners, Pakistan will be hoping Ghulam can build on the lead and set a formidable target for the visitors.
This record-breaking performance has not only put Pakistan in a commanding position but also highlights Sajid Khan’s pivotal role in the team’s efforts to equalize the series. Fans will be eager to see how the rest of the match unfolds as the pitch conditions become more challenging for batters.
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