England vs Pakistan: Razaullah's 81 Sets New Records, Statistical Highlights of Explosive Test Debut

New Delhi, September 12: Debutant Razaullah Mashwani delivered one of the biggest surprises on Day 3 of the ongoing test match between Pakistan and England at Edgbaston. Batting at no. 9, Razaullah smashed 81 off 63 balls to push the English bowlers right on the back foot.

He found an unlikely but hugely valuable partner in Mohammad Abbas, who held his end together as the pair added 121 runs for the ninth wicket. The partnership frustrated the English bowlers who were eyeing a quick collapse of the Pakistani innings so that they could complete a series sweep on the third day.

England finally found a breakthrough when Josh Tongue removed Abbas, ending an unlikely lower-order resistance. Abbas's dismissal soon led to Razaullah's, who fell for 81, bringing down the curtain on the Pakistani innings.

Gus Atkinson delivered the crucial blows towards the end of Pakistan's innings, with Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue having earlier played their part in keeping the hosts under sustained pressure.

England vs Pakistan: Statistical Highlights Of Razaullah's Innings

Razaullah made a record-breaking impact on his Test debut against England in Birmingham in 2026. He smashed 9 sixes, joining Tim Southee for the most sixes in an innings on Test debut.

His explosive knock also helped Pakistan hit 12 sixes, equalling their joint-third-highest tally of sixes in a Test innings. Razaullah further scored 81 runs, becoming the fifth-highest scorer on Test debut while batting at No. 9 or lower. His innings placed him alongside names such as Abul Hasan, Reggie Duff, Ashton Agar and Corbin Bosch in this unique list of lower-order debut records.

Most sixes in an innings on Test debut

• 9 - Tim Southee (NZ) vs ENG, Napier, 2008
• 9 - Razaullah (PAK) vs ENG, Birmingham, 2026*
• 7 - Kyle Mayers (WI) vs BAN, Chattogram, 2021

Most sixes by Pakistan in a Test innings

• 15 vs NZ, Lahore, 2002
• 13 vs ZIM, Sheikhupura, 1996
• 13 vs ENG, Faisalabad, 2005
• 12 vs IND, Lahore, 2006
• 12 vs SL, Karachi, 2009
• 12 vs ENG, Birmingham, 2026*

Highest scores on Test debut batting at No. 9 or lower

• 113 - Abul Hasan (BAN) vs WI, Khulna, 2012
• 104 - Reggie Duff (AUS) vs ENG, Melbourne, 1902
• 98 - Ashton Agar (AUS) vs ENG, Nottingham, 2013
• 81* - Corbin Bosch (SA) vs PAK, Centurion, 2025
• 81 - Razaullah (PAK) vs ENG, Birmingham, 2026*

England vs Pakistan: What was The Impact of Razaullah's 81?

Razaullah Mashwani's fightback changed the entire dynamics of the game for the visitors. After being bowled out for just 133 in their first innings and conceding a 320-run lead, Pakistan were expected to fold quickly in their second innings. Instead, the Pakistani batters (especially the lower order) toiled hard and batted for nearly 97 overs before being dismissed for 449 runs.

This left a target of 130 runs for the English to chase down. While 130 runs may seem like a small total, the result means that England will have to return to bat once again on Day 4.