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Ali Usman takes five wickets as Pakistan faces England at Headingley

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Ali Usman takes five wickets as Pakistan faces England at Headingley

Summary

In the ongoing first Test at Headingley, Ali Usman stood out as Pakistan's leading bowler, achieving figures of 5 for 95 from 24 overs. This marks Usman’s first five-wicket haul in England and makes him the first visiting left-arm spinner since Shakib Al Hasan in 2010 to achieve this feat in a Test innings in England. England, however, held a commanding lead after scoring 409 all out, with the hosts’ lower order contributing crucial runs. Jofra Archer finished unbeaten at 23. Pakistan, having been bowled out for 171 in their first innings, continues to chase a significant target as play progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Usman takes five wickets, dismissing key England batsmen.
•England finishes their innings at 409, leading by 238 runs.
•Pakistan bowled out for 171 in their first innings.
•Match ongoing with Pakistan looking to reduce the deficit.

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5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Pakistan's Ali Usman becomes first visiting left-arm spinner in 16 years to achieve this feat in England

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Usman was Pakistan's standout bowler. He finished with 5/95 from 24 overs and claimed his first five-wicket haul in England. The left-arm spinner also became the first visiting left-arm spinner since Shakib Al Hasan in 2010 to take five wickets in a Test innings in England. Usman was also the first visiting spinner to take a five-wicket haul at Leeds since Australia's Ashley Mallett took 5/114 in 1972.
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