Multan, October 2024 – Pakistan has achieved a historic victory over England at the iconic Multan Cricket Stadium, marking their first win at the venue in 19 years. The last time Pakistan emerged victorious at this ground was in November 2005, when they narrowly defeated England by 22 runs. In an exciting twist of fate, Pakistan has once again triumphed over England, reigniting memories of that unforgettable match.
The much-anticipated Pakistan vs England Test match saw Pakistan outperform England on the very pitch where they last tasted success against the visitors nearly two decades ago. Cricket fans at the Multan Stadium were treated to a thrilling contest, as Pakistan displayed resilience and skill, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory.
Pakistan produced a dominant performance on Day 4 of the second Test match against England, securing a 152-run victory. England, chasing 261 runs to win, crumbled under relentless pressure from Pakistan’s spinners, with Noman Ali and Sajid Khan leading the charge.
England continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, with Noman Ali emerging as the standout bowler, claiming an astonishing 8 wickets in the innings. Sajid Khan supported well, taking 2 wickets. England’s collapse was swift, and they were bowled out for just 144 runs, handing Pakistan a comprehensive win by 152 runs.
The result has boosted the team’s morale, while cricket fans across the country are celebrating this momentous achievement. The victory not only breaks Pakistan’s winless streak at the venue but also won test match at home after 3 years.
At Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan has played a total of 8 Test matches, winning 4—2 against Bangladesh and 2 against England—giving them a win percentage of 50% at this venue. Pakistan has lost 3 matches at Multan, 2 to England and 1 to India, while 1 match against the West Indies ended in a draw.
This latest victory against England in 2024, their first in Multan in 19 years, solidifies Pakistan’s strong track record at this ground, echoing their last win against the same opposition in 2005. With this win, Pakistan has leveled the 3-match Test series at 1-1, leaving fans hopeful for more stellar performances in the final match.
Author: Abdul Hanan