WATCH: Shan Masood hits 4 in a row as Jack Leach beats Pakistan in 3rd Test

Pakistan they won In England with 9 wickets in the third and final Test match held in Rawalpindi, thereby winning the three-match series 2-1. The victory marked Pakistan’s first series win at home in nearly four years and its first win against England since 2015. The feat also marks only the second time in Pakistan’s history that they have won a three-match Test series after losing the tournament. the first game, which was last seen in 1995 against Zimbabwe.

Captain’s display

A key performance by the captain Shan Masood It showed Pakistan’s strength in this game. Following the loss in the first Test played on a pitch that encouraged scoring, the team opted to take a creative approach by improving their spin bowling facilities. England found it a big challenge to deal with these three spinners—Noman Ali, Sajid Khanagain Zahid Mahmood—who bowled an impressive performance, made history by ensuring that no pace bowlers were required for an entire Test, a first for Pakistan cricket.

Spin duo defeat England

Noman and Sajid showed their bowling skills by taking all ten wickets in England’s innings, which ended with only 112 runs. Noman’s bowling figures read 6-42, while Sajid took 4-69, dismantling the English batting line-up after they resumed the third day on a shaky 24-3. The innings wound up quickly, taking just 37.2 overs.

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Shan Masood hits successive boundaries

Chasing a modest target of 36 runs, Masood ensured that the match was over quickly. He showed his aggression by hitting four boundaries in a row and later sealed the chase with a six off Shoaib Bashir’s first delivery in the next over. Masood’s short but impactful innings of 23 runs off just 6 balls left an indelible mark, reflecting his attacking style and skill.

During the third over of chasing Leach, Masood showed his attacking attitude. He hit a good full delivery over extra cover for the first boundary, followed by a clever reverse sweep that ran to the ropes towards backward point. Continuing his onslaught, Masood lofted another delivery towards long-on for another four, and finished with another reverse that added the final runs.

Here is the video:

4️⃣ in a row!

Captain Shan Masood was in a hurry to finish it 💥#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/2zOCMYJ5do

– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 26, 2024

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