Noman Ali spins Pakistan to victory over England in second check

Pakistan gamers have a good time after the match in opposition to England
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Noman Ali claimed eight wickets as Pakistan’s frontline spinners bowled them to a 152-run victory over England within the second Take a look at in Multan on Friday (October 18, 2024) to stage the three-match collection at 1-1.

Chasing 297 for victory on a turning observe on the Multan Cricket Stadium, England had been all out for 144 within the fourth day’s morning session.

Skipper Ben Stokes was the highest scorer for England with 37 however their frontline batters struggled in opposition to the turning ball.

Noman was decide of the Pakistan bowlers claiming 8-46.

Pakistan had been already within the ascendancy when England resumed on 36-2 needing a unprecedented batting effort to get wherever close to the goal.

Vice captain Ollie Pope (22) fell within the second over of the day, giving off-spinner Sajid Khan a return catch earlier than left-arm spinner Noman ran amok.

Noman dealt the vacationers a physique blow when he trapped Joe Root lbw for 18, a choice the batter reviewed however couldn’t get overturned.

Harry Brook (16) fell to Noman similarly and England slumped to 88-6 when Jamie Smith was despatched packing.

Stokes has performed some match-defining knocks in his illustrious profession and England badly wanted an analogous innings from him.

The captain, scoring at a run-a-ball fee, got here dancing down the observe in opposition to Noman and swung his bat just for it to fly out of his palms to midwicket.

Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan had on a regular basis on this planet to gather the ball and whip off the bail with Stokes nicely out of the crease.