England and Pakistan player ratings as hosts claim series 2-1 after emphatic Rawalpindi victory | Cricket News
Here is how we rated the England and Pakistan gamers out of 10 after the hosts’ claimed a nine-wicket victory within the third Take a look at in Rawalpindi and clinched the series 2-1.
Zak Crawley – 4 out of 10
England’s opener is normally dependable however Crawley’s difficulties in opposition to spin grew to become obvious, making scores of simply 29 and two within the third Take a look at, and each instances he was eliminated by Noman Ali (6-42).
“Zak Crawley’s position should come under threat,” mentioned Sky Sports activities’ Nasser Hussain.
“But when I say that, people say, ‘I think he’ll be alright in Australia’. Well, that doesn’t matter this month. How are you going to play this month?”
The series began nicely for Crawley in Multan the place he posted 78, albeit on an especially batting pleasant flat wicket the place Harry Brook added 317 and Joe Root 262. Nonetheless, he then plateaued, including solely 27 and three within the second Take a look at.
Regardless of this, he obtained backing from England head coach Brendon McCullum who informed Sky Sports activities Cricket: “Zak [Crawley] was good for us.
“In spinning conditions he was as good as anyone and players can get in a rut sometimes and a bowler can have it over you. That can happen but we have no doubt that our batting group is the best we’ve got.”
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Highlights of day three of the third Take a look at between Pakistan and England
Ben Duckett – 7
Out of the 2 England openers, Duckett posed the largest menace due to his skill to play in opposition to spin, utilising his 10 totally different sweep photographs. He hit 52 and 12 in Rawalpindi and throughout the series tallied 33 boundaries and one six.
Spinning wickets could also be Bazball’s ‘kryptonite’, however they definitely aren’t Duckett’s.
Ollie Pope – 4
England’s vice-captain solely managed scores in single figures – three and one – throughout each innings within the third Take a look at. The one different player to try this within the third Take a look at was leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed.
He was dismissed by Sajid Khan (4-69) and Ali and solely lasted half-hour on the crease within the ultimate Take a look at.
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England have been in hassle within the second innings in opposition to Pakistan after they fell to 20-3, shedding Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope
Joe Root – 6
Root’s 33 within the second innings was England’s highest rating as he added much-needed runs to an in any other case faltering batting line-up.
The Yorkshireman additionally made contributions within the area, taking a catch which noticed off Saim Ayub (19) however in the end, like the remainder of England’s top-order, his weaknesses in opposition to spin have been uncovered.
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The wicket of Root falls to Noman Ali, who baggage himself a five-for!
Harry Brook – 5
The 25-year-old batter scored 34 boundaries and three sixes throughout the series, the very best of any England player.
Nonetheless, his struggles in opposition to spin have been additionally evident as he was dismissed by Sajid and Noman for 5 and 26 respectively within the third Take a look at.
Ben Stokes (c) – 5
Defeat in Pakistan is England’s second series loss beneath captain Ben Stokes and McCullum, each of which have come within the sub-continent – the primary in India earlier this yr the place they fell to a 4-1 loss.
Stokes’ captaincy has been wonderful and the primary time he regarded really perplexed was when Pakistan’s tailenders, Sajid, Noman and Saud, rattled via England’s spinners on day two which, looking back, led the hosts to victory.
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England skipper Ben Stokes bought this one all improper and was out lbw after leaving a straight ball
The Durham all-rounder has continued to again his group however admitted their method didn’t work.
Jamie Smith (wk) – 7
Smith continues to stride on for England. He hit a superb 89 after his aspect collapsed to provide them hope and has persistently bridged the hole between the center and decrease order along with his heavy hitting.
His glovework has additionally been spectacular having taken eight catches all through the series.
Gus Atkinson – 7
The Surrey fast completed the third Take a look at with figures of 2-22 and earned the massive scalp of Pakistan’s centurion Saud Shakeel (134).
Throughout the series, Atkinson has taken six wickets after being rested within the second Multan Take a look at, most of which got here through the first recreation in southern Pakistan the place seam performed an even bigger function.
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Gus Atkinson will get Saud Shakeel after a superb 134 runs by the Pakistan batter
Rehan Ahmed – 8
Bowling in Pakistan clearly brings Rehan nice pleasure. He loved success in 2022 when England accomplished a 3-0 whitewash and constructed on it this time spherical.
The Leicestershire leg-spinner completed with 4-66 and was the primary spin menace for England.
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Rehan Ahmed claims massive wickets for England within the third Take a look at match in opposition to Pakistan
Jack Leach – 6
The Somerset spinner supplied very important expertise within the spin unit however was unable to be as threatening with the ball as regular.
His whole figures in Rawalpindi have been 2-132 which included solely two maidens and, on a wicket that aided spin, he was unable to ship.
“Leach must look at their left-arm spinner Noman Ali and look at his changes of pace and his beautiful subtle variations and the way he out-thinks batters and deceives them in the air before it lands,” mentioned Hussain.
“Leach, year after year, ball after ball, over after over, bowls it at the same pace and thinks the wicket will do the rest.”
Shoaib Bashir – 7
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Shoaib Bashir takes an early wicket after Masood edges it to Pope
For somebody who’s studying on the job, England’s off-spinner is doing a reasonably good job. Bashir’s first abroad tour was to India in January the place he loved loads of success and his upward trajectory continued in Pakistan.
He completed with figures of 3-139, leaking solely seven extra runs for yet another wicket than his Somerset team-mate.
General, he completed the series with 9 wickets, whereas Leach had 16.
Pakistan’s spinners star in series victory
Pakistan’s Noman Ali (left) and Sajid Khan (proper) rejoice after sharing 19 wickets of their nine-wicket victory over England
Abdullah Shafique – 4
Pakistan’s opener made scores of 14 and 5 not out through the third Take a look at and has been unable to construct on his century that he notched through the first recreation in Multan.
Abdullah has not been capable of present Pakistan’s high order with sufficient resilience, with the center compelled to make amends.
Out of the 27 balls he confronted throughout Pakistan’s first innings in Rawalpindi, the 24-year-old scored one boundary earlier than being trapped leg-before by Bashir.
Saim Ayub – 4
The 22-year-old made scores of 19 and eight and suffered an analogous downside to his opening accomplice, unable so as to add resistance to the highest order.
With the hosts chasing simply 36 runs to win the second innings, he was trapped in entrance by Leach, who additionally dismissed him throughout his first outing.
Shan Masood (c) – 9
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Pakistan captain Shan Masood says it was a particular series win over England and his aspect did the small issues proper
Pakistan’s skipper actually did play a captain’s knock.
His aspect have been already getting ready to victory, their first over England since 2015, and he smashed 23 not out off six balls, together with his most off Bashir over long-off to seal the series.
The choice to call an unchanged spin-heavy assault paid dividends too as he captained Noman and Sajid brilliantly. It’s Masood’s first series victory as Pakistan’s Take a look at skipper and it’s going to absolutely be a memorable one too.
“He had six defeats on the bounce. If you lose the seventh in Multan from a very strong position, that’s almost a position from which you cannot come back as a captain,” said Sky Sports’ Michael Atherton.
“That was a hugely-important victory for him and offers him respiratory house.”
Kamran Ghulam – 4
The 29-year-old hit a superb maiden Take a look at ton on debut in Multan however was unable to search out that rhythm in Rawalpindi.
He was bowled on simply three by Atkinson and was solely certainly one of three gamers in Pakistan’s first innings who have been dismissed in single figures.
Saud Shakeel – 9
With Pakistan wobbling on 99-4, the 29-year-old injected calmness and readability into their innings.
He posted 134 off 223 balls, an innings which predominantly consisted of singles as he introduced up his fourth Take a look at ton.
Saud was ultimately eliminated by Atkinson however had performed sufficient, contributing to nearly a 3rd of Pakistan’s 344 all out.
Mohammad Rizwan (wk) – 6
Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter added 25 runs, hitting one boundary and one six throughout his 46-ball outing.
Nonetheless, it was his glovework that was extra spectacular as he completed the ‘Pindi Take a look at with three catches and two stumpings.
Salman Ali Agha – 4
The 30-year-old all-rounder was unable to carry out with the bat as he has performed beforehand within the series. He solely managed to hit one off the 9 deliveries he confronted earlier than being trapped lbw by Ahmed.
Nonetheless, he did take two very important catches within the area which noticed Stokes dismissed for 12 within the first innings and Pope out for one within the second.
Aamer Jamal – 4
Pakistan’s all-rounder was not wanted within the seam bowling division with a turning pitch. He added 14 runs to Pakistan’s tally however when his efficiency is in contrast along with his fellow tailenders, he was unable so as to add defining resistance.
Sajid Khan – 10
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Sajid Khan roars in delight after selecting up his fifth wicket on the primary day of the third Take a look at in opposition to England
Pakistan’s star off-spinner fairly actually gave blood, sweat and tears to their victory.
On day two in Rawalpindi, Sajid was struck by an Ahmed supply under the grill, requiring 4 stitches. His shirt was coated in blood however he continued to bat, sharing a belligerent 72-run partnership with Saud.
His 48 not out included two boundaries and 4 sixes as he motored the sport past England’s management.
He completed the third Take a look at with one other 10-wicket haul and has taken 19 scalps in whole, having featured in simply the ultimate two Assessments.
Noman Ali – 10
The one factor Sajid and Noman, Pakistan’s different good off-spinner, have in widespread is their brilliance.
Their character and fashion is totally totally different.
Noman completed in Rawalpindi with 9 scalps and a complete of 20 throughout the Assessments. He ripped via England’s high and center order to assist his aspect acquire revenge on the 3-0 thrashing by England in 2022.
And it was not simply with the ball. Like Sajid, he contributed with the bat additionally, hitting a shocking 45 in an 88-run stand with Saud.
“Noman and Sajid have ripped this series large. Bashir and Leach have been out-bowled,” said Atherton.
“They’ve been stunning to observe. They’re very totally different.
“Cricket reveals character and you can see Sajid is very expressive and passionate yet still street smart.
“Noman is extra old school flight and guile bowler.”
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Zahid Mehmood – 3
Seam bowler Zahid solely bowled a complete of 16 overs all through the 2 Assessments on the spin-friendly pitch, in comparison with Sajid’s 90.4 and Noman’s 90.5.
It was not essentially his personal fault that the situations favoured the spinners and he was rewarded with the massive scalp of Smith (89), the one wicket he took within the series.
What’s subsequent for England?
England’s white-ball aspect head to the West Indies for 3 one-day internationals and a five-match T20 series, with the ODIs set to begin in Antigua on Thursday October 31.
As for Stokes’ Take a look at group, they’re subsequent in motion in New Zealand for a three-match tour that begins in Christchurch on Thursday November 28.
Pakistan vs England Take a look at series
First Take a look at: Multan – England gained by an innings and 47 runs
Second Take a look at: Multan – Pakistan gained by 152 runs
Third Take a look at: Rawalpindi – Pakistan gained by 9 wickets