Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Razaullah Receives Hero’s Welcome After Sensational Test Debut
Razaullah is a 21-year-old Pakistani cricket player.
He played his first Test match against England.
He bowled very quickly and took four wickets, including Joe Root’s wicket.
He also hit 81 runs very quickly when Pakistan was in trouble.
His innings helped Pakistan avoid losing by an innings.
Fans in England applauded him, and fans in Pakistan celebrated when he returned home.
England still won the match and swept the series 3-0.
Many supporters now have high hopes for Razaullah’s future.
Pakistan’s 21-year-old Razaullah was mobbed by fans at Islamabad airport after returning from England.
He took four wickets on debut, including England captain Joe Root with his fourth Test delivery.
Razaullah scored 81 off 63 balls, including four fours and nine sixes, in Pakistan’s second innings.
His 50 came from 43 deliveries, described as the fastest Test-debut fifty by a Pakistani batter.
England won the third Test by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 series sweep despite Razaullah’s performance.
- Who
- Pakistan fast bowler Razaullah, with contributions from Mohammad Abbas; England was the opposing team.
- What
- Razaullah received a hero’s welcome after taking four wickets and scoring 81 runs on his Test debut.
- When
- After the third and final Test of the England series.
- Where
- At Islamabad airport in Pakistan, following the match at Edgbaston in England.
- Why
- Fans celebrated Razaullah’s impressive debut performance despite Pakistan losing the series 3-0.
- Player
- Razaullah, a 21-year-old Pakistan player
- Test debut
- Third and final Test against England
- Bowling
- Four wickets, including Joe Root with his fourth Test delivery
- Batting
- 81 runs from 63 balls, with four fours and nine sixes
- Partnership
- A 121-run ninth-wicket stand with Mohammad Abbas, who scored 42
- Match result
- England won by eight wickets
- Series result
- England completed a 3-0 series whitewash