Fri Oct 18 09:22:14 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Clinches Thrilling Test Victory Over England in Multan
**Multan, Pakistan:** In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan’s cricket team secured a much-needed victory on home soil, defeating England in the second Test in Multan on Friday. This victory, coming after a heavy defeat in the first Test, marks Pakistan’s first Test win under captain Shan Masood and brings the three-match series level at 1-1.
The win was particularly significant as it came without the presence of star batsman Babar Azam, who was controversially dropped for the remainder of the series alongside fellow key players Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah.
Debutant Kamran Ghulam stepped into the void left by Babar, delivering a crucial century (118 runs) in the first innings and becoming a key contributor to Pakistan’s impressive 366-run total. Opener Saim Ayub also impressed with 77 runs.
England, in response, struggled against Pakistan’s bowling attack, with only Ben Duckett managing a century (114). Sajid Khan dominated the English batting, claiming 7 wickets for 111 runs, while Noman Ali took 3 wickets.
Pakistan, despite a relatively low second-innings score of 221, set England a target of 297 runs to win the match. However, England crumbled under pressure, collapsing for just 144 runs. Sajid Khan took 2 wickets, while Noman Ali delivered a magnificent performance with 8/46, ending the match with a remarkable 11 wickets.
Pakistan ultimately won the match by a comfortable margin of 152 runs, thanks largely to the outstanding performances of Sajid Khan, who was named Player of the Match, and Noman Ali.
The victory was widely praised by the cricket community, with many lauding Shan Masood and the team for their resilience and determination in bouncing back from the first Test defeat.
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