In a dramatic conclusion to the Test series, England suffered a significant defeat against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, losing by nine wickets. The match showcased England's struggles against spin bowling, with key players failing to perform under pressure, leading to a series loss after a record-breaking first Test victory.
The series began with England achieving a historic win in the first Test, scoring 823 runs. However, subsequent matches revealed weaknesses in their batting against spin, particularly in challenging conditions in Pakistan, culminating in their recent defeat.
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Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212.2 million. It is the 33rd-largest country by area, spanning 881,913 square kilometres.
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Jamie Smith (cartoonist) (born c. 1965), Alaskan cartoonist
Jamie Smith (cricketer) (born 2000), English cricketer
Jamie Smith (curler) (born 2001), Canadian curler
Jamie Smith (field hockey) (born 1965), New Zealand field hocke
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