Noman Ali spins Pakistan to victory over England in second test
The Hindu
England crumble against Pakistan's spinners, Noman Ali's 8-wicket haul leads to a 152-run victory in the second Test.
Noman Ali claimed eight wickets as Pakistan's frontline spinners bowled them to a 152-run victory over England in the second Test in Multan on Friday (October 18, 2024) to level the three-match series at 1-1.
Chasing 297 for victory on a turning track at the Multan Cricket Stadium, England were all out for 144 in the fourth day's morning session.
Skipper Ben Stokes was the top scorer for England with 37 but their frontline batters struggled against the turning ball.
Noman was pick of the Pakistan bowlers claiming 8-46.
Pakistan were already in the ascendancy when England resumed on 36-2 needing an extraordinary batting effort to get anywhere near the target.
Vice captain Ollie Pope (22) fell in the second over of the day, giving off-spinner Sajid Khan a return catch before left-arm spinner Noman ran amok.
Noman dealt the tourists a body blow when he trapped Joe Root lbw for 18, a decision the batter reviewed but could not get overturned.
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