Debutant Razaullah's explosive 81 lifts Pakistan away from England's sweep
Razaullah's 81 runs, including nine sixes, helped Pakistan avoid an innings defeat in the third Test at Edgbaston, keeping the series alive.
Razaullah, playing his first Test, unleashed a late onslaught at Edgbaston, scoring 81 runs with nine sixes in a 63-ball cameo that rescued Pakistan from a looming innings loss. Partnering with Mohammad Abbas, the pair added 121 runs for the ninth wicket, raising the score to 439-9 and forcing England to chase 130 for a series whitewash. Prior to the collapse, Shan Masood contributed 95 and captain Babar Azam 76, helping Pakistan surpass 200 for the first time in the series after five attempts.
England had posted 453 in their first innings, having bowled Pakistan out for 133 on day one. The series stands at 2-0 in England's favour, with the home side having won the first two Tests by large margins. Pakistan recently overhauled their squad and dismissed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul after the second Test defeat.
Why it matters
Razaullah's heroics kept Pakistan's chances alive in a series dominated by England.
How this story developed
- Sep 9 Ollie Robinson claims 100th Test wicket as England face Pakistan at Edgbaston
- Sep 10 Robinson reached his 100th Test wicket.
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