Noman Ali Does What Wasim Akram Could Not; Pakistan Spinner Breaks Record Against England

Noman Ali picked up 8/46 vs England in the 2nd Test [Source: @DrNaumanNiaz/x.com]

Pakistan have overhauled England in the second Test match of the three match series at the Multan Cricket Ground. After being decimated in the first matc, this win will give the team breathing space. Notably, Shan Masood also registered his first win as a Test captain in six matches. 

Pakistan made a comeback after a getting decimated in the first match

In the second Test match, Pakistan batted first and scored 366 runs. Kamran Ghulam, who replaced Babar Azam for this Test scored a century and played the role of an anchor in the innings. In reply, Ben Duckett led England's batting and scored a brilliant Hundred. However, the visitors were bundled out for 291 as they conceded a lead of 75 runs. 

Pakistan put 221 runs in the second innings and set a target of 297 runs for the visitors. The English team failed to show resilience in the in the second innings and were bundled out for 144 as they lost the match by 152 runs. Noman Ali emerged as the hero for Pakistan as he picked up eight wickets for 46 runs from 16.3 overs. 

Noman Ali broke records with his brilliant bowling

While this was just the seventh time where two bowlers accounted for 20 wickets of the opposition in Test cricket, Noman Ali created a few records with his bowling effort. He recorded the best figures at the venue. Here is a look at the top  five bowling efforts in Multan for - 

Besides getting the best figures in Multan in Test cricket, Noman Ali also created another record. His figures are the second best by a Pakistani bowler against England. 

With this win, Pakistan will carry great confidence into the series decider. They will be looking to take the momentum into the match and win the series. Noman Ali will once again be crucial to their plans into the match.