Tongue takes back-to-back wickets but misses out on hat-trick
Fast bowler Josh Tongue struck twice in consecutive balls for England against Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test at Headingley, dismissing Salman Ali Agha and Muhammad Rizwan. The double breakthrough put England firmly on top and raised the prospect of a rare hat-trick, adding drama to the start of the series opener.
Tongue was denied the hat-trick when Khurram Shahzad met his third delivery with a firm boundary, striking it emphatically for four. The moment came during day one of the England v Pakistan Test at Headingley, with play continuing live as England looked to build on the twin dismissals.
- Josh Tongue took two wickets in consecutive balls at Headingley.
- He narrowly missed a hat-trick against Pakistan.
- Khurram Shahzad struck the next ball for four.