Josh Tongue’s 5-Wicket Haul: Breaking Down Pakistan’s Batters

Josh Tongue’s five-wicket haul in the 1st Test of Pakistan’s tour of England 2026 came through a mix of sustained pressure and quick breakthroughs. Abdullah Shafique faced the most deliveries, scoring 18 runs off 18 balls, while Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan contributed 10 and 7 runs respectively. Tongue also dismissed Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Abbas and Ali Usman, showing his ability to strike against batters across different stages of the innings. The visual highlights how many balls each batter faced before either surviving or falling to Tongue.