Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali has surpassed legend Abdul Qadir’s long standing record for the most wickets by a Pakistani in five consecutive Tests.
Taking 46 wickets between his 16th and 20th Tests. Whereas, Abdul Qadir’s best was 44 (1987–88, 48th–52nd Tests).
| # | Opponent | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 11 |
| 2 | England | 9 |
| 3 | West Indies | 6 |
| 4 | West Indies | 10 |
| 5 | South Africa | 10 |
| Total | 46 |
Source: ESPN
Noman Ali’s consistent performance in last 5 Test matches
Noman’s streak has been powered by consistent hauls: 10 wickets vs South Africa in Lahore, 16 across two Tests vs the West Indies earlier this year, and 20 in the home series against England (11 in Multan, 9 in Rawalpindi).
Over the past 12 months, his return makes him the most successful spinner globally, underscoring improved control, stamina, and match impact across conditions.
How Pakistan sealed the Lahore Test
| 2nd innings summary | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target for SA | 277 |
| SA 2nd inns | 183 all out |
| Result | Pakistan defended target lead 1–0 in series |
| Standout from SA batting order | Dewald Brevis 54 (54) Ryan Rickelton 41 |
| Pakistan bowling performance | Shaheen 4/33 Noman 4/79 Sajid Khan 2 wickets |
Source: Pakistan Cricket Board
| Batter (SA) | Runs | Dismissed by |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram bowled | 3 | Noman Ali |
| Wiaan Mulder caught in slips | 0 | Noman Ali |
| Tony de Zorzi LBW | 16 | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Tristan Stubbs caught in slips | 2 | Noman Ali |
| Dewald Brevis bowled | 54 | Noman Ali |
| Ryan Rickelton caught in slips | 41 | Sajid Khan |
| Senuran Muthusamy LBW | 6 | Sajid Khan |
| Kyle Verreynne bowled | 19 | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Prenelan Subrayen bowled | 8 | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
Source: Pakistan Cricket Board
What the milestone means
Noman’s ascent refreshes Pakistan’s spin blueprint alongside Sajid and Shaheen’s new ball bite.
With momentum secured in Lahore, Pakistan turn to Rawalpindi (2nd Test from Oct. 20) seeking a series sweep and more WTC points, while Noman eyes extending a record run that has already placed him at top level.
