Pakistan were bowled out for 366 runs, largely thanks to Kamran Ghulam’s debut century and Jack Leach’s four-wicket haul. In response, England’s openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, got off to a strong start, taking the score to 73/0 in 12 overs. However, Noman Ali broke the opening partnership by dismissing Crawley in the 13th over. Duckett, joined by Ollie Pope, then added 52 runs, with Duckett reaching his half-century off just 47 balls. Just as the partnership seemed solid, Sajid Khan struck, removing Pope and following it up with a fiery celebration.
On the third ball of the 24th over, Sajid delivered a brilliant off-break flighting the ball around the off-stump. The ball landed on the rough and sharply turned back in. Pope, leaning forward to push it to the off-side left a wide gap between bat and pad. The ball snuck through the gate and crashed into the off stump. As the stumps shattered, Sajid erupted into a fervent celebration, staring Pope down as he walked back to the pavilion. The moment quickly caught the attention of Twitter users, who shared their reactions on social media.
A ripper from Sajid Khan turns in to clean up Ollie Pope! 🎯
(via @TheRealPCB) #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/rM2hvdJh7G— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 16, 2024
— alex (@AlexHivklzzyh) October 16, 2024
Well bowled
Well-done Sajid Khan
— 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝗸𝗼 ♡ (@iashankhan) October 16, 2024
Mystery
Mystery sajid khan
— Arslan Khan (@Arslababu) October 16, 2024
Sajid Khan Sajid Khan has taken England’s second wicket pic.twitter.com/B69gwfiBpP
— M Saim (@MSaim494015) October 16, 2024
On fire
Lost
Sajid Khan gets one to turn and bowls Pope! England lose their 2nd wicket.
#PAKvENG | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/Syoa0FcFSg— Zimbabar (@SyedSaeedA91440) October 16, 2024
Sajid Khan is visibly frustrated with Salman Agha’s movement in the slips. If Salman had stayed in his original position, it could have been a catch. Sajid’s displeasure is clear as he shows his frustration on the field.#BenDuckett #TestCricket #ENGvPAK #PakistanCricket #PAKvENG… pic.twitter.com/Qh1gVIiBPT
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) October 16, 2024
Striking
Specail one
Special One from Sajid Khan .#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome #PakistanCricket #PAKvENGpic.twitter.com/id5Bp8QL9a
— Anwar Khan (@AnwarKhanKorai) October 16, 2024
Look at turn of the ball by Sajid Khan 😱, just look at the celebration full of passion and aggression for the country 👏🫡#PAKvENG #PAKvsENG #PakistanCricketpic.twitter.com/IrG1IH5Qz1
— World Sports (@worldsports__) October 16, 2024
