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Razaullah’s Nine-Six Debut Stalls England’s Three-Day Finish at Edgbaston
sports1 month ago

Razaullah’s Nine-Six Debut Stalls England’s Three-Day Finish at Edgbaston

Debutant pace bowler Razaullah hit 81 off 63 balls, including nine sixes, to keep Pakistan alive in the third Test against England at Edgbaston. His explosive innings, alongside Mohammad Abbas’s 42, reduced England’s lead to 130 runs by day three’s close, forcing a fourth day despite England’s dominant 453 first-innings total. Pakistan, who had been dismissed for 133 on day one, showed a rare fighting spirit after a series of team changes and coaching sacking.

Razaullah's 81-run blitz saves Pakistan's pride as England face 130-run chase
sports1 month ago

Razaullah's 81-run blitz saves Pakistan's pride as England face 130-run chase

Pakistan avoided a humiliating three-day defeat in the third Test at Edgbaston after debutant Razaullah scored 81 runs, including nine sixes, to drag the match into a final-day chase. England, who led by 320 runs, now require 130 runs to secure a 3-0 series whitewash. Ollie Robinson dominated the bowling with 21 wickets in the series, but Pakistan's late resistance restored some dignity to a tour marked by poor performance and internal turmoil.

Razaullah’s 81-run surge halts England’s whitewash march in third Test
cricket1 month ago

Razaullah’s 81-run surge halts England’s whitewash march in third Test

Pakistan’s second innings collapse was arrested by a dramatic ninth-wicket partnership, leaving England 130 runs away from a 3-0 series whitewash. After Ollie Robinson’s aggressive bowling dismantled the top order, 21-year-old debutant Razaullah and Mohammad Abbas added 121 runs, with Razaullah hitting nine sixes. England now face a chase of 130 on day four to secure the series.

England edge closer to victory as Edgbaston day two goes England’s way
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England edge closer to victory as Edgbaston day two goes England’s way

England took a commanding 320-run lead on the first innings after bowling Pakistan out for 133 and replying with 453 at Edgbaston. Brook top-scored with 75, while Smith (69) and Lawrence (65) also contributed, and debutant Razaullah claimed 4-128. Cox kept wicket for England due to Smith’s finger injury. At the close, Pakistan were 52-2 in their second innings, 268 runs behind, with rain interrupting play and Day 3 set to begin.

Shakeel laments Pakistan's batting woes after Edgbaston collapse
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Shakeel laments Pakistan's batting woes after Edgbaston collapse

Pakistan’s innings at Edgbaston lasted just 33.5 overs as Saud Shakeel lamented a familiar batting slump, saying the side kept making soft dismissals and failed to weather tough conditions. With the top order failing to reach doubles and the innings dragged on by a long tail, Pakistan were unable to build partnerships despite overcast conditions that favored bowlers. Shakeel remains Pakistan’s brightest hope, adapting his approach to the pitch, but he warned the team must fight through difficult patches rather than dwell on form if they want to compete in England.

Brook’s fifty guides England to edge after Day 1 at Edgbaston
sports1 month ago

Brook’s fifty guides England to edge after Day 1 at Edgbaston

England closed day one at Edgbaston on 156-4, 23 runs ahead of Pakistan, with Harry Brook unbeaten on 52 and Emilio Gay on 60. Pakistan were all out for 133 as Josh Tongue led England’s attack with 4-42, supported by Ollie Robinson (3-15) and Jofra Archer (3-25). Debutant Razaullah claimed Joe Root’s wicket in his first Test over, while Brook’s 52 and Gay’s 60 helped England recover from 39-3 to a strong position for day two.

Cummins leads Australia to thrilling Ashes victory over England at rain-hit Edgbaston.
sports3 years ago

Cummins leads Australia to thrilling Ashes victory over England at rain-hit Edgbaston.

Australia won the first Test of the 2023 Ashes series against England by two wickets at Edgbaston. Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, hit the winning runs with a back-cut down towards the boundary. Usman Khawaja's contribution was crucial as he faced 518 balls in the match and batted on each of the five days, top-scoring in both innings with 141 and then 65. The game had echoes of the 2005 Test here, but this time, it was Australia who won by two.