Pakistan’s cricket team finally ended their four-and-a-half-year drought at home by securing a historic win against England in the first Test match. This remarkable victory came thanks to the brilliance of Pakistani spinners Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan, who together took all 20 wickets of the English side. This rare feat, achieved for the first time in 52 years, helped Pakistan win a Test match on home soil for the first time since September 2021.
The victory is significant not only because of its rarity but also because it ended a string of losses that began with the 2022 series against Australia. Despite hosting several Test matches, the national team failed to secure a single win, drawing 4 and losing 7 of their previous 11 matches. After being swept by England in their last tour, hopes were dim, but Pakistan’s spinners turned the tide.
Sajid Khan took 7 wickets in the first innings, and Nauman Ali shone in the second innings by claiming 8 wickets, leaving England’s strong batting line-up in tatters. The combined 20-wicket haul by the two spinners was a historic moment in Test cricket, as this achievement was last seen in 1972 when Australia’s Bob Massey and Dennis Lillee took all wickets in a match against England.
This victory not only marks a major milestone for Pakistan but also revives hopes for a stronger home performance in future series.
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