Pakistan’s 21-year-old debutant Razaullah produced one of the most unexpected innings of the England series, smashing 81 runs from just 63 balls in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Coming in with Pakistan eight wickets down, the young fast bowler transformed a difficult situation into a spectacular counterattack, striking nine sixes and four fours.
His innings was particularly remarkable because Razaullah is primarily a fast bowler and had only recently entered Pakistan’s international setup. He had already impressed with the ball on debut, dismissing Joe Root in his first over of Test cricket.
Razaullah’s nine sixes also placed his name alongside New Zealand’s Tim Southee in the Test record books. Southee had previously held the record for most sixes by a player in a Test debut innings, with nine.
Razaullah matched that mark rather than surpassing it, making the achievement a joint record.
His six-hitting was not simply about personal numbers. With Pakistan struggling at 318 for eight, Razaullah joined Mohammad Abbas and launched an extraordinary lower-order fightback. The pair added 121 runs for the ninth wicket, with Abbas contributing 42.
Razaullah’s performance came at a crucial point in a difficult series for Pakistan. England had dominated the opening stages of the third Test and appeared close to completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Pakistan had also been bowled out for only 133 in its first innings, making an innings defeat look increasingly likely.
Instead, Razaullah’s fearless approach, alongside Mohammad Abbas’ resistance, extended the contest into a fourth day. His 81 was more than an eye-catching score; it showed the impact an emerging player can have when given an opportunity at the highest level.
Pakistan’s 21-year-old debutant Razaullah produced one of the most unexpected innings of the England series, smashing 81 runs from just 63 balls in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Pakistan’s 21-year-old debutant Razaullah produced one of the most unexpected innings of the England series, smashing 81 runs from just 63 balls in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Coming in with Pakistan eight wickets down, the young fast bowler transformed a difficult situation into a spectacular counterattack, striking nine sixes and four fours.
His innings was particularly remarkable because Razaullah is primarily a fast bowler and had only recently entered Pakistan’s international setup. He had already impressed with the ball on debut, dismissing Joe Root in his first over of Test cricket.
Razaullah’s nine sixes also placed his name alongside New Zealand’s Tim Southee in the Test record books. Southee had previously held the record for most sixes by a player in a Test debut innings, with nine.
Razaullah matched that mark rather than surpassing it, making the achievement a joint record.
His six-hitting was not simply about personal numbers. With Pakistan struggling at 318 for eight, Razaullah joined Mohammad Abbas and launched an extraordinary lower-order fightback. The pair added 121 runs for the ninth wicket, with Abbas contributing 42.
Razaullah’s performance came at a crucial point in a difficult series for Pakistan. England had dominated the opening stages of the third Test and appeared close to completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Pakistan had also been bowled out for only 133 in its first innings, making an innings defeat look increasingly likely.
Instead, Razaullah’s fearless approach, alongside Mohammad Abbas’ resistance, extended the contest into a fourth day. His 81 was more than an eye-catching score; it showed the impact an emerging player can have when given an opportunity at the highest level.
