Sajid Khan’s late four-wicket haul on Day 2 swung the match back in Pakistan’s favor during the second Test against England in Multan.

Pakistan’s innings, anchored by Kamran Ghulam’s 118 and supported by Saim Ayub’s 77, saw them reach a competitive total. England struggled early with the ball but found breakthroughs through Jack Leach (4-114) and Brydon Carse (3-50). The English attack wrapped up Pakistan’s tail after lunch, leaving them at 366.

England’s innings was led by opener Ben Duckett, who scored his fourth Test hundred (114 off 120 balls), forging half-century stands and unsettling Pakistan’s bowlers. However, Sajid Khan’s spell after Tea brought Pakistan roaring back into the contest, with England slipping from 211/2 to 225/5. Sajid bowled Ollie Pope, dismissed Joe Root, and claimed the crucial wickets of Duckett and Harry Brook, dismantling England’s momentum.

At stumps, Pakistan led by 127 runs, thanks to Sajid’s four wickets and Noman Ali’s support (2-75), leaving the match evenly poised.

Brief Scores
Pakistan: 366 (Kamran Ghulam 118, Saim Ayub 77, Rizwan 41; Jack Leach 4-114, Carse 3-50)
England: 239/6 (Ben Duckett 114, Root 34; Sajid 4-86, Noman 2-75)