Razaullah’s Six-Hitting Debut Caps Pakistan’s Stunning Fightback in Edgbaston Test
Razaullah’s 81 on debut matched Ben Stokes’ England Test sixes record and helped Pakistan reach 449 after a 121-run ninth-wicket stand.
- Debutante Razaullah Khan made an immediate impact on his Test debut, scoring a quickfire half-century in the third match against England at Edgbaston on Friday. The 21-year-old's aggressive performance transformed the match for Pakistan.
- Pakistan appeared headed for an innings defeat after slipping to 318 for eight wickets. The visitors had struggled with the bat throughout the match, trailing England by a wide margin before Razaullah's turnaround.
- Razaullah combined with Mohammad Abbas to forge a 121-run partnership for the ninth wicket, keeping Pakistan competitive. He attacked English bowlers, hitting Gus Atkinson for three sixes in one over and clearing the boundary against Jofra Archer.
- Pakistan eventually reached 449, forcing England to chase 130 runs on Saturday to secure a three-nil series sweep. The lower-order assault significantly altered the game's complexion from an apparent innings defeat.
- With eight sixes, the newcomer matched Tim Southee's 18-year record for most sixes on Test debut. His tally also equaled Ben Stokes's mark for the most maximums in a single Test innings in England.
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