Razaullah Blasts 9 Sixes at Edgbaston to Equal 18-Year Test Record
Pakistan's 21-year-old batter Razaullah hit nine sixes against England on Day 3 of the third Test at Edgbaston, equalling an 18-year record with an unbeaten, aggressive display of power-hitting.
Young Pakistani batter Razaullah lit up Edgbaston on Day 3 of the third and final Test, smashing nine sixes in a breathtaking display of power-hitting that equalled an 18-year-old record for the most sixes in a Test innings against England by a Pakistani batter.
Facing a formidable English seam attack under overcast Birmingham skies, the 21-year-old showed no signs of intimidation as he systematically dismantled the hosts' bowling plans with supreme composure and fearless strokeplay.
Razaullah's explosive approach dramatically shifted the momentum of the series decider, converting a tight contest into a dominant position for the visitors while leaving the home captain searching for answers.
Reflecting on his memorable knock after the close of play, the rising star emphasized that high pace on a bouncy surface was never going to make him step back from his natural aggressive game.
"I wasn't scared of pace at all," Razaullah declared after stamping his authority on the match, adding that his main objective was simply to watch the ball closely and swing through with complete conviction.
By matching a record originally set nearly two decades ago, the young prodigy added his name to an elite club of Pakistani strikers who have taken the attack to English soil in Test cricket.
England attempted various tactics—ranging from short-ball barrages to clever spin adjustments—to halt the onslaught, but Razaullah repeatedly cleared the ropes with remarkable consistency.
As the third Test enters its final stages, Razaullah's sensational counter-attack stands out as one of the defining performances of the series, placing Pakistan in firm control of the final match.