In the second Test of three-match series between Pakistan and England, the home team’s leg-spinner Sajid Khan delivered a crucial blow to the English side on Day 2, bowling out Ollie Pope and breaking a threatening partnership.
Sajid Khan’s roaring celebration after dismissing Ollie Pope
In the 23rd over of England’s first innings, Sajid Khan provided Pakistan with a much-needed breakthrough, dismissing Pope. The 89kph delivery pitched outside off, inviting Pope to drive through the covers, but it sharply spun back through the gap to hit the off-stump. Sajid’s classic off-spin delivery not only sent Pope packing but also ended a promising partnership. Sajid, clearly charged up after the dismissal, celebrated with a roar as Pakistan got a crucial breakthrough. Pope departed after scoring 29 from 37 balls, including four boundaries.
Here’s the video:
Vicious turn in to castle Ollie Pope 🎯
Sajid Khan gets the reward 💫#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/FsWomnSv5x
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 16, 2024
Pakistan’s first innings end on 366
Pakistan’s first innings total of 366 was built around a strong century by Kamran Ghulam, who scored 118, and an important knock of 77 from opener Saim Ayub.
Mohammad Rizwan contributed 41 runs before Brydon Carse dismissed him in the second session. England’s bowlers worked hard, with Jack Leach being the standout, picking up 4 wickets for 114 runs, while Carse grabbed 3 for 50.
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At stumps on Day 2, England found themselves reeling at 239/6, with Jamie Smith (12) and Carse (2) new to the crease after the quick dismissals of Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes in span of just 17 deliveries.
Root’s dismissal for 34 opened the flood gates as opener Duckett too departed after scoring a well-made 114.
What an innings by Ben Duckett 🙌🏏#cricket #PAKvENG #benduckett #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/UIcjAbq4It
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 16, 2024
Sajid’s four wickets for 86 runs has kept Pakistan in control, while England will be looking to close the gap on Day 3.
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