Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan combined to destroy England and bowl Pakistan to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the deciding third test and secure a memorable 2-1 series victory on Saturday.

Pakistan beat England by nine wickets in the deciding third test to win the series 2-1 in Rawalpindi on Saturday.England won the opening test by an innings and 47 before Pakistan levelled the series with a 152-run victory in Multan.

England crumbled to 24-3 after Saud Shakeel’s century gave Pakistan the lead on day two of the series-deciding third cricket test in Rawalpindi.

Saud Shakeel crafted a gritty century to haul Pakistan back into the contest as the hosts equalled England's first innings 267 on day two of the deciding third and final test on Friday. Pakistan were reeling 46-3 on Thursday before Saud went on to forge three 50-plus partnerships to help them reach 267-8 at tea.

The 20-year-old took three wickets on day two of the third Test in Rawalpindi to put England on top against Pakistan