Noman Ali and Sajid Khan just delivered a performance for the ages, guiding Pakistan to a dominant victory over England in the second Test. It was Pakistan’s first Test win at home since February 2021, and what makes it even sweeter? These two spinners combined to take all 20 English wickets—something that hasn’t been done since 1972.
How Noman and Sajid Made History?
Noman Ali claimed 11 wickets across both innings, while Sajid wasn’t far behind with 9. Together, they wiped out England, leveling the series 1-1 and giving Pakistan cricket fans a historic moment to celebrate.
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This was the first time in over six decades that two Pakistan players managed to take all 20 wickets in a Test match. That’s a big deal! This kind of performance has only happened a handful of times in cricket history.
In fact, Noman and Sajid are now part of an elite club. The last time something like this happened for Pakistan was back in 1956 when the legendary Fazal Mahmood and Khan Muhammad took all 20 wickets against Australia.
Joining an Elite Club of Bowlers
Taking all 20 wickets in a match is no small feat, and Noman and Sajid now stand alongside some legendary names.
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Australia’s Hugh Trumble and Monty Noble first achieved this in 1902, and the iconic English duo of Jim Laker and Tony Lock did it again in 1956 against Australia. That game still stands as one of the most famous moments in cricket history, with Laker taking an unbelievable 19 wickets.
Now, Pakistan’s Noman and Sajid have written their own chapter in cricketing history. It’s performances like this that keep the excitement of Test cricket alive.
Two bowlers taking all 20 wickets in a match
- Hugh Trumble & Monty Noble (Australia) vs England — 1902
- George Hirst & Colin Blythe (England) vs Australia — 1909
- Bert Vogler & Aubrey Faulkner (South Africa) vs England — 1910
- Jim Laker & Tony Lock (England) vs Australia — 1956
- Fazal Mahmood and Khan Mohammad (Pakistan) vs Australia — 1956
- Dennis Lillee & Bob Massie (Australia) vs England — 1972
- Sajid Khan & Noman Ali (Pakistan) vs England — 2024
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