Noman Ali's heroic against South Africa (Source: @khelshel/x.com)
After a long time, red-ball cricket is back on Pakistani soil as the Men in Green face South Africa in a thrilling Test series. Regaining the desired rhythm, the Pakistani bowlers shone on the big stage, but Noman Ali’s heroics grabbed the limelight.
While bowling in the first innings, the Pakistani bowler shattered South Africa’s batting lineup with a breathtaking six-wicket haul. With this remarkable performance, he even surpassed Abdul Qadir’s iconic home Test record.
Noman Ali sets a new benchmark beyond Abdul Qadir’s record
As the Test format returned to Pakistani soil, fans are enjoying some outstanding red-ball action, as some of the mind-blowing performances from the Pakistani stars heat the thrilling contest. While bowling in the first innings, the Pakistani bowlers dismantled the Proteas batting order, but spinner Noman Ali grabbed the attention with his outstanding bowling.
After Pakistan put on a total of 378 on the board in the first innings, South Africa was looking to take a lead while batting. But Pakistan’s relentless bowling attack restricted them from the glory. After sending Aiden Markram, Noman Ali secured the first blood and kept dominating the Proteas.
After ending the first innings with a remarkable spell of 6/112, he entered into elite club. The six-wicket haul marked his fifth in Tests and saw him surpass former Pakistan great Abdul Qadir’s home record of four six-wicket hauls. After a remarkable comeback in the last year, he reinvigorated his game, securing 42 wickets in just nine innings.
In his last five Tests, he secured a five-wicket haul in each game. This remarkable streak marks a historic achievement in Pakistan cricket. With performances like these, the team has undoubtedly found a spin superstar in him.
Pakistan look to seal historic home Test victory against Proteas
Domination has been away from the Pakistani side for a while now, but it looks like the jinx is set to be broken now. While batting first in the ongoing Test, Pakistan put on a mighty total as players like Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, and Salman Ali Agha showcased their heroics on the big stage.
After the Pakistani bowlers troubled the Protea batting lineup but Tony de Zorzi’s brave hundred pushed them to end on 269. In reply, Pakistan suffered a dramatic collapse, with Muthusamy’s brilliant five-wicket haul and Harmer’s four-for wreaking havoc. Yet the contest remains alive, as Pakistan eyes a thrilling home victory while South Africa must chase 203 runs.
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