A young Pakistan fast bowler named Razaullah Khan has become the talk of the cricket world. He made his Test debut against England at Edgbaston. He walked in to bat at number 9. What happened next was unforgettable. He smashed 81 runs off just 63 balls. He hit nine sixes in his innings. This helped Pakistan reach 449 in their second innings. They had been behind by 320 runs after the first innings. Their fightback gave them a 129-run lead.
Razaullah did not just perform with the bat. He also took four wickets in England’s first innings. One of those wickets was Joe Root. With the bat, he shared a 121-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Mohammad Abbas. He attacked the England bowlers with no fear. He hit Gus Atkinson for three sixes in one over. He then hit Jofra Archer for two sixes in a row. He even took off his helmet and kept attacking.
His nine sixes equalled a record held by Ben Stokes. Stokes also hit nine sixes in a Test innings in England. That happened during his famous 155 against Australia at Lord’s in the 2023 Ashes. Razaullah was eventually stumped for 81. His amazing innings came to an end. But he had given Pakistan hope for the final day.
Razaullah had played only eight first-class matches before his Test debut. Reports say he did not even have a passport when Pakistan called him into the squad for the England tour. Now, in just one Test, he has dismissed Root, taken four wickets, and hit nine sixes. England are still the favourites to win the Test. They need 130 runs to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. But no matter what happens on Saturday, Pakistan may have found a new star.
Razaullah Khan Leads Pakistan’s Stunning Fightback as England Need 130 Runs for 3-0 Series Sweep
Pakistan put up a surprising fightback against England in the third Test at Edgbaston. They were expected to lose quickly on day three. Instead, they were bowled out for 449 in their second innings. That gave them a lead of 129 runs. England will still be favourites to win. They need just 130 runs on Saturday to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.
Pakistan were 320 runs behind after the first innings. Several batsmen played well to help them recover. Shan Masood scored 95. Captain Babar Azam made 76. Opener Azan Awais scored 59. Their efforts brought Pakistan close to wiping out the deficit.
The star of the day was Razaullah Khan. He is a 21-year-old fast bowler making his Test debut. He came in to bat at number 9. He smashed 81 runs off just 63 balls. He hit nine sixes. That equalled the record for most sixes in a Test innings in England. Ben Stokes also hit nine sixes in the 2023 Ashes at Lord’s. Razaullah’s fifth six, off Jofra Archer, brought up his fifty in 43 balls. That was the fastest fifty by a Pakistan batter on Test debut. He was eventually stumped for 81. He said he was enjoying himself and was not scared.
Razaullah shared a 121-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Mohammad Abbas. Abbas scored a career-best 42. Their stand was the highest ninth-wicket partnership against England since 1984. It came off just 123 balls.
Razaullah also bowled well. He took 4 wickets for 148 runs in England’s first innings. He bowled at around 90 mph. He dismissed England captain Joe Root in his first over. England’s interim coach Marcus Trescothick praised him. He said Razaullah has pace and character. He said it was good to see a young player with something about him.
Pakistan scored 397 runs on Friday in 84 overs. They had their first two-century partnerships on the tour. England had expected to wrap up another innings win quickly. Pakistan had other ideas.
FAQs
Q. How many runs did Razaullah Khan score on Test debut?
A. Razaullah scored 81 runs off 63 balls.
Q. How many sixes did Razaullah hit?
A. Razaullah hit nine sixes in his innings.
Q. How many wickets did Razaullah take?
A. Razaullah took four wickets for 148 runs.
Q. Who did Razaullah dismiss in his first over?
A. Razaullah dismissed Joe Root in his first over.
Q. How many runs does England need to win the Test?
A. England needs 130 runs to win the Test.
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