| Second Test, Multan (day 4 of 5) |
| England 281 (Duckett 63; Abrar 7-114) & 275 (Brook 108; Abrar 4-120) |
| Pakistan 202 (Babar 75; Leach 4-98) & 328 (Shakeel 94; Wood 4-65) |
| England gained by 26 runs |
| Scorecard |
England pulled off one other sensational victory in Pakistan, profitable the second Test by 26 runs to seal a historic series triumph.
Mark Wood took three essential wickets on the fourth day in Multan simply as Pakistan had been closing in on what would have been an excellent chase of 355.
His efforts secured victory for England in their first Test series in Pakistan since 2005 and their first over these opponents exterior of the UK in 22 years.
At 290-5, Wood had Mohammad Nawaz caught down the leg facet for 45 then, one run later, did the identical to dismiss Saud Shakeel for 94, however solely after a prolonged deliberation by the third umpire.
Abrar Ahmed was caught at cowl off James Anderson and Wood splattered the stumps of Zahid Mahmood at tempo in extra of 90mph for his fourth wicket of the innings.
Though Salman Agha saved stress excessive with common boundaries, Ollie Robinson had quantity 11 Mohammad Ali caught behind to go away Pakistan 328 all out.
This can also be the first time England have ever gained two Tests in an away series towards Pakistan.
They will search for a clear sweep in the third and last Test in Karachi, which begins on Saturday.
England’s second gorgeous triumph
Before this series, England had solely ever gained two away Tests to Pakistan in 30 makes an attempt throughout 61 years. Now, they’ve gained two in every week.
Furthermore, they’ve adopted up the thrilling triumph in the first Test in Rawalpindi with one other heart-stopping success in Multan.
However, whereas England hardly ever felt doubtless to lose the first Test, this time they received themselves into hazard of their very own making.
A careless collapse of 5-19 on the third morning opened the door for a Pakistan facet with kind for spectacular chases – in July they knocked off 342 to beat Sri Lanka.
With England’s spinners unable to exert management and the tempo bowlers seemingly out of the magic deliveries they produced on Sunday, Pakistan inched nearer. A rising crowd at a floor internet hosting its first Test since 2006 cheered each run.
But Wood, in his first Test since March and bowling with the travelling England followers in the stand behind him, made the telling intervention.
It was not with out controversy. TV umpire Joel Wilson took an age taking a look at replays of Ollie Pope’s diving catch off Shakeel, making an attempt to decide whether or not or not the ball scraped the bottom after the wicketkeeper took in his gloves.
The important determination went England’s means and Pakistan’s greatest hope was gone.
Victory offers England their eighth in 9 Tests since Ben Stokes took cost, the series win ends a run of three successive defeats away from dwelling.
England have the chance for an additional piece of historical past in Karachi – by no means earlier than have Pakistan misplaced three Tests in a series in their very own country.
Wood burst ends Pakistan resistance
The lack of Imam-ul-Haq late on Sunday left Pakistan 198-4 in a single day, 157 away from victory.
When Joe Root had Faheem Ashraf caught at slip in the sixth over of the fourth day, England had been sturdy favourites.
But Nawaz, whose earlier highest Test rating was 25, arrived with intent to rating. Salman, 54 not out initially of the day, was dragged alongside.
England cycled by their choices. The second new ball was taken, however Pakistan solely grew in confidence and fluency. Stokes continued to maintain himself out of the assault.
With the sport slipping away, Wood hurled down a barrage of quick deliveries. When Nawaz gloved by to Pope, it ended a sixth-wicket stand of 80.
One run later, Shakeel did the identical and the contentious determination went England’s means.
Abrar, the debutant who claimed 11 wickets together with his leg-spin, swung 4 fours earlier than slapping Anderson to cowl.
Salman remained, protecting slim Pakistan hopes alive with back-to-back boundaries off Anderson. In the subsequent over, Wood calmed nerves by bursting by the defence of Mahmood.
Salman hit two extra fours off Wood, however Robinson wanted just one ball of a brand new spell to account for Ali and spark England celebrations.
‘A monumental day’ – response
England captain Ben Stokes: “There had been completely different circumstances right here and a otherwise performed recreation. Things occurred rapidly and it was an excellent recreation to play.
“We had been fairly lucky to discover the cracks and our seamers turned efficient. There are positively our bodies which might be tight up there however it was a terrific effort.”
Pakistan captain Babar Azam: “We weren’t up to the mark in the first innings. We had a few gentle dismissals and we did not end effectively. We fought again with the ball and we fought arduous in the second innings however sadly, it did not end effectively.”
England bowler Mark Wood to Test Match Special: “A monumental day. An superb feeling. The effort that everybody’s put in stands out for me. It’s not only one recreation, it is two video games. I really feel knackered. It was a giant effort and I’m pleased with myself for it. Everyone feels nice.”
England batter Harry Brook, who was named participant of the match: “Last week was phenomenal, this week simply pretty much as good. Obviously the pitches listed below are good to bat on, it is arduous to get your wickets. The seamers, given there’s nothing to help them, have been unbelievable. The spinners to go together with them as effectively.
“We say we all the time need to be aggressive and all the time look to take wickets. They’ve achieved that so effectively, it is ridiculous.”
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