Young Pakistani fast bowler Razaullah experienced a challenging second day in the Edgbaston Test against England, where despite demonstrating impressive early pace, his overall economy rate set an unwelcome record in English conditions.
Razaullah began his second-day spell with explosive speed, opening at 85 mph and quickly touching 90 mph while troubling English batter Dan Lawrence. However, as the day progressed, the 21-year-old pacer struggled to maintain his pace, line, and length, allowing England’s lower order to score freely against his deliveries.
By the end of the innings, Razaullah finished with figures of 4 for 148 across 23 overs. His economy rate of 6.43 registered as the highest conceded by any bowler delivering a minimum of 20 overs in an innings in Test cricket history on English soil. Cricket analysts noted the performance served as a stark reminder of the physical and tactical demands required to sustain raw pace at the international level.
