Razaullah gets hero’s welcome after debut (Image: Agency and Screengrab)
Pakistan endured a disappointing 3-0 Test series defeat in England, but young pacer Razaullah returned home to a hero’s reception after his memorable international debut at Edgbaston. Pakistan endured a disappointing 3-0 Test series whitewash against England, with the visitors struggling to compete across all three matches. England won the opening Test by an innings and 103 runs before securing a 194-run victory at Lord’s to seal the series. Razaullah’s 81 off 63 balls was a major highlight, but England chased down 130 to win by eight wickets and complete the clean sweep.
The third Test at Edgbaston saw Pakistan show greater fight, particularly in their second innings, when Shan Masood, Babar Azam and debutant Razaullah helped them recover from a disastrous start. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Razaullah’s Explosive Innings Revives Pakistan’s Hopes
In a dramatic turn of events, Razaullah delivered a stunning performance that revitalized Pakistan’s chances in the match. After a troubling start in their second innings, where they fell to 0/2 and faced a significant first-innings deficit, Razaullah’s explosive innings of 81 runs off just 63 balls marked a pivotal moment.
He hit nine sixes and four fours, aggressively taking on England’s bowlers and demonstrating remarkable composure against their pace attack. This innings not only shifted the momentum in favor of Pakistan but also tied him with New Zealand’s Tim Southee for the record of the most sixes hit by a batter on Test debut.
Razaullah’s contributions came after the top order struggled to provide stability, underscoring the importance of his innings in a challenging match situation.
The Pakistan debutant was given a grand welcome at Islamabad airport following his impressive all-round performance in the third and final Test. Despite Pakistan suffering another defeat, Razaullah’s fearless display provided one of the few positives for the visitors during a difficult series. WATCH: Razaullah was handed his Test debut at Edgbaston after being called into the Pakistan squad as part of a major overhaul ahead of the series finale. With very limited first-class experience, the youngster had little time to settle into international cricket. However, he quickly made his presence felt with the ball before producing an extraordinary counter-attacking knock with the bat. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines