Mardan’s rising star Razaullah gets hero’s welcome in Islamabad

Zahid Mehmood September 15, 2026 Sports

The rookie all-rounder from Mardan, Razaullah, the rising star of Pakistan cricket, arrived at Islamabad Airport following his impressive performance against England, where he received a warm welcome from his family and fans.

A large number of fans gathered around the national cricketer at the airport to take selfies with him, while his family also welcomed him enthusiastically.

Razaullah captured the attention of cricket fans with his aggressive batting in the recent Test match. On the third day of the third Test against England at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, he came in to bat at No. 9 and smashed a blistering 81 runs off just 63 balls, including four fours and nine sixes.

Razaullah’s innings not only thrilled Pakistani fans but also earned widespread praise from the cricketing community for his fearless and aggressive style of play.

It is worth mentioning that Pakistan’s young fast bowler Razaullah has produced a standout performance, scoring an unbeaten 81 off 63 balls after coming in at no. 8. His aggressive knock included nine sixes and four fours, rescuing Pakistan from a difficult position and keeping their hopes of victory alive. 

Pakistan set England a target of 130 runs in the third test after a remarkable batting performance by Razaullah helped the visitors avoid an innings defeat.

 

According to details, Pakistan were bowled out for 449 in their second innings. Razaullah produced the standout performance, scoring an unbeaten 81 off 63 balls after coming in at No. 8. His aggressive knock included nine sixes and four fours, rescuing Pakistan from a difficult position and keeping their hopes of victory alive.

Shan Masood was Pakistan’s leading run-scorer with 95, while Babar Azam contributed 76. Azan Awais scored 59, and Mohammad Abbas added 42 to provide valuable support.

 

Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique were dismissed without scoring, while Ghazi Ghouri made 16 and Mohammad Imran contributed four runs.

For England, Atkinson claimed three wickets, while Ollie Robinson, Josh and Lawrence took two wickets each. Jofra Archer picked up one wicket.

Pakistan had struggled badly in their first innings, being bowled out for just 133 runs. England responded by posting 453, giving themselves a commanding advantage before Pakistan’s second-innings fightback. Shan Masood and Pakistan captain Babar Azam resumed the innings for the touring side and extended their fourth-wicket partnership to 89 runs before Masood was dismissed by Gus Atkinson, falling just five runs short of a well-deserved century.