In a comprehensive win at Multan, Pakistan's replacements for the second Test proved their worth with Kamran Ghulam scoring a century on debut and spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali taking all 20 wickets between themselves. Former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez took a dig at critics who had questioned the decision to drop key players from the squad ahead of the match. This win marks Pakistan's first home victory since February 2021 and breaks an 11-match winless streak at home.