[Watch] Sajid Khan sends back first-innings centurion Ben Duckett for a duck in 2024 PAK vs ENG 2nd Test
Sajid Khan took the prized wicket of Ben Duckett in the second Test between Pakistan and England in Multan on Day 3 (Thursday, October 17). Duckett, who scored 114 runs off 129 balls in the first innings, departed for a two-ball duck in the second essay.
The dismissal took place in the first over of England’s run chase. Sajid bowled a tossed-up delivery outside off and Duckett failed to nail the sweep shot. The southpaw managed an inside edge that went up in the air and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan came up with a brilliant reflex catch.
Sajid roared in delight while staring down at Duckett, who looked disappointed as he walked off the ground.
Sharing the video on X, Pakistan Cricket wrote:
“Sensational Sajid is successful in the first over! Centurion in the first innings. Ben Duckett is dismissed for nought.”
Watch the clip below:
Pakistan strikes twice against England at stumps on Day 3; Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett depart early
A clinical bowling display helped Pakistan finish strongly on Day 3. At stumps, the visitors were 36/2, with Ollie Pope and Joe Root at the crease. They need 261 runs to win the match and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Zak Crawley was the last batter to be dismissed, stumped by Mohammad Rizwan off Noman Ali.
Batting first, Pakistan put up 366 in the first innings. Khurram Ghulam starred with the bat, scoring 118 runs off 224 balls, including one six and 11 boundaries. Jack Leach emerged as the leading wicket-taker, picking up four wickets.
In response, England were bundled out for 291 in their first innings and were trailing by 75 runs. Ben Duckett top scored with 114 off 129 deliveries, comprising 16 boundaries. Sajid Khan stole the limelight with a seven-wicket haul.
In the second innings, the Men in Green put up 221 to set a 297-run target for the visitors. Salman Agha top scored with 63 off 89, hitting one six and five boundaries. Shoaib Bashir starred with the ball for England, picking up four wickets. Jack Leach also scalped three.
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