England vs Pakistan Test update: Abrar Ahmed makes dream debut, taking five wickets

England entered the break at 180-5 on opening morning in Multan, when scores and wickets were plentiful. Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett scored a half-century, but Pakistan's rookie Abrar Ahmed stole the show by taking all five wickets in a thrilling cricket match. The first half of the day resembled a typical Test match in specific ways.



But that would alter after the addition of spin and Ahmed, who was making his debut. Ahmed, a leg-spinner with a hint of mystery about him, has been one of Pakistan`s top bowlers in domestic cricket this year, and his exclusion from the first Test has generated a lot of discussion in the region.


Any misconception that England would capitulate in the face of their new opponent was dispelled when Pope flip-swept his first ball for four against Ahmed.

Duckett and Pope avoided being called out for sweeping after a review, but the shot helped both hitters to half-centuries off 40 and 52 balls, respectively. However, Ahmed would take control of the session just as England appeared to be gaining ground.



And Ahmed's fifth wicket in a spectacular debut would confirm Pakistan's advantage. In his first Test session, Ahmed had bowled 13 overs, given up 70 runs, and claimed five wickets.

He would first dismiss Joe Root with a brilliant leg break that pitch on a leg, beat the exterior edge of Root`s bat, and smacked him on the back pad before claiming the wicket Duckett, who ultimately fell to his reliable sweep shot.

FAQs:

1. How old is Abrar Ahmed?
   Abrar Ahmed is 24 years old.
2. What was England’s score in the match?
   England’s score was 145-3.