Pakistan have ended a 44-month drought by securing a dramatic 2-1 Test series victory over England at home, with a thrilling nine-wicket win in the Rawalpindi Test.
The final match saw Pakistan chase down a modest target of 36 runs to claim the series with just one wicket, in a game dominated by the spin duo Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali.
England struggled in their second innings, posting only 112 runs on the board. Pakistan’s spinners overwhelmed England’s batting line-up, with Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali taking center stage.
Sajid Khan dismissed six batsmen in the first innings and finished the match with a total 10-wicket haul, while Nauman Ali added nine wickets to his name, claiming six in England's second innings.
England’s batting collapse was marked by notable contributions from Joe Root, who scored 33 runs, and Harry Brook with 26 runs. The rest of the line-up struggled, with Ben Duckett adding 12 runs, Gus Atkinson scoring 10, and captain Ben Stokes managing only 3 runs.
Pakistan's victory is notable as it was achieved entirely through spin bowling, with no overs from fast bowlers -- an unusual strategy that proved effective.
This historic victory marks Pakistan’s first home Test series win since early 2020, bringing new momentum to the national team’s performance on home soil.
