Pakistan spinner achieves milestone on second day of rain-affected first Test against England
\n Headingley
\nPakistan spinner Ali Usman entered the record books on Thursday by becoming the first overseas spinner since 1972 to take five wickets at Headingley.
\nUsman achieved the milestone on the second day of the rain-affected first Test against England, delivering an impressive spell to keep Pakistan\u2019s hopes alive after the hosts had established a strong position.
\nThe spinner dismissed Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson during the final stages of the day\u2019s play to complete his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
\nHis achievement ended a 54-year wait for an overseas spinner to take five wickets in a Test innings at Headingley. Australia\u2019s Ashley Mallett was the last to accomplish the feat during the 1972 Ashes.
\nHis five-for was particularly significant as England continued to dominate with the bat. The hosts ended the day on 366-8, taking a substantial 195-run lead after Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in their first innings.
\nEngland resumed their innings at 112-2 after rain delayed the start of play until 2:45pm. Only 57 overs were possible during the day.
\nJoe Root and Jordan Cox initially strengthened England\u2019s position, putting together a 150-run partnership for the third wicket. Root scored 66, while Cox made 73.
\nDan Lawrence then added 51, sharing a 120-run fifth-wicket stand with Brook, who narrowly missed another century at his home ground.
\nBrook struck 91 off 93 deliveries before Ali Usman ended his innings, denying the Yorkshire batter another three-figure score at Headingley. Brook had scored 99 against India at the venue last year.
\nWith England still having two wickets in hand and holding a 195-run advantage, Pakistan will look to wrap up the hosts\u2019 innings quickly on day three.
\nAli Usman\u2019s historic five-wicket haul has provided Pakistan with a much-needed boost, but the visitors still face a significant challenge to recover from England\u2019s commanding position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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