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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From obscurity to smashing sixes: Pakistan's Razaullah rises to stardom
His brother Samiullah did not want his sibling to be a truck loader like him, and instead made sure the tall and strapping fast bowler went to the town's cricket academy on his way to play for his country. Razaullah dismissed one of the world's best batters Joe Root with his fourth ball on his Test debut before smashing nine sixes in a sensational innings of 81 against England at Edgbaston. The 21-year-old's fearless batting brought Pakistan fr…
Razaullah makes Pakistan thrive under chaos, equals 18-year-old record with stunning show vs England
Pakistan debutant Razaullah Khan produced a stunning counterattack against England at Edgbaston, smashing nine sixes in an 81-run knock. His assault helped Pakistan avoid an innings defeat while equalling Tim Southee’s 18-year-old record for most sixes on Test debut.
Meet Razaullah, 21, the Pakistan debutant who stunned England with record sixes
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Razaullah breaks multiple records on Pakistan debut with stunning 81 on Day 3 of third ENG vs PAK Test
Pakistan's Razaullah shone on his Test debut, first with the ball before starring with the bat. His knock of 81 from 63 deliveries consisted of four fours and nine sixes.
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