Noman Ali's eight-fer fires Pakistan to crushing win

ENGLAND TOUR OF PAKISTAN 2024 Noman Ali ripped through England’s batting in the second innings © PCB A used pitch and spin proved the downfall of England as Pakistan ended their 11-match winless streak at home from March 2022 (which included seven defeats) with a 152-run victory in the second Test in Multan. Starting Day 4 at 36/2, England ended up being bowled out for 144 as Noman Ali finished with a career-best 8 for 46 and a match haul of 11 (his maiden 10-wicket haul). It didn’t take Pakistan long to pick up the first wicket of the day, with Sajid striking in the second over, taking a catch off his own bowling to send Ollie Pope back. Noman then trapped Joe Root in front, leaving England reeling at 55/4. Ben Stokes and Harry Brook tried to build a partnership but those efforts were thwarted when Noman bagged another lbw decision, this time getting Brook. It became 88/6 inside the first hour as Noman picked up his fourth wicket when Jamie Smith top-edged…