Pakistan vs England: Ahmed Takes Five to Leave England on Brink of Win
1st Test at Rawalpindi | PAK v ENG | December 1, 2022
Full Scorecard: 1st Test, Rawalpindi, December 01-05, 2022
In a thrilling turn of events, England's Rehan Ahmed took five wickets to bring Pakistan to the brink of a decisive victory in the 1st Test at Rawalpindi.
First Innings
Pakistan ended their first innings with a total of 304 all out. England, in response, were bowled out for 216 in their first innings.
Second Innings
In their second innings, Pakistan managed to score 216 all out, setting England a target of 343 runs to win the match. The match hung in the balance until Ahmed's five-wicket haul swung the momentum towards England.
Ahmed's Stunning Performance
Ahmed, the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in Test cricket, dismissed five Pakistani batters: Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, and Agha Salman.
England on Verge of Victory
As the match entered Day 5, England was in a commanding position, requiring just 80 more runs to win with seven wickets in hand. The match is set to conclude today, December 5, 2022.
Upcoming Fixtures
The England tour of Pakistan continues with the following fixtures:
- 3rd Test, Karachi: December 17-20, 2022
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