England got off to a strong start with openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley building a partnership of 54 runs. However, their downfall began as the spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan wreaked havoc, dismantling England’s batting order. Middle-order batters Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ben Stokes struggled to find form, leaving the team in need of momentum. Jamie Smith then took charge, adopting an aggressive approach; he scored a brisk fifty off 94 balls and launched a massive six off Sajid Khan, leaving the spinner bewildered.
On the third ball of the 59th over, Sajid bowled a flighted delivery outside off stump, perfectly positioned for Smith, who executed a slog sweep over deep mid-wicket. The ball soared into the gallery, surprising Sajid, who had just taken four crucial wickets. To compound Sajid’s frustration, a ball later, Smith replicated his effort, smashing another big hit off a fuller delivery towards long-on. Smith’s explosive performance garnered praise on social media, with Twitter users celebrating his bold “Bazball” approach.
His reaction
Difficult wicket
Jamie Smith, take a bow son!!!
Incredible innings on a really difficult wicket….England in pole position now in this test imp, Pakistan will have to bat last….good luck doing that lmao— Farked it still didn’t make it (@Cheeta_13) October 24, 2024
What a player – Jamie Smith https://t.co/1lWtGehgL6
— Nikhil Ram (@Nikhil_Rams) October 24, 2024
Today’s saviour
Third bowler
Meanwhile in Pindi, Jamie Smith played a really good knock and Pak have finally used a 3rd bowler after around 90 overs . #PAKvsENG
— Prateek Rath (@prateek_rath19) October 24, 2024
Take a bow Jamie Smith, I don’t even need to be watching to know that’s a special innings 👏👏👏👏
— Craig Smith (@CraigCraigsmith) October 24, 2024
Counter attacking
Jamie Smith a find for English cricket. Counter attacking batsman and has kept well in these conditions.
— Rivaldos bicycleKick (@FCB1mrankhan) October 24, 2024
Rocked early
England rocked early by spin attack in Rawalpindi
Jamie Smith played good (91) runs innings to reach good total against home team.
England 244/8 Tea break.#PAKvsENG#PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/NJIOOEbRKZ— Abdul Mui’d (@moidahmed99) October 24, 2024
Terrific knock by Jamie Smith but also another who has thrown away his wicket. https://t.co/Wxv5G4Gpy9
— Ron Hudson (@ronhudson33) October 24, 2024
