Razaullah Mohammad Ali make fun of Jofra Archer. Image Credits: AFPRazaullah, Pakistan’s 21-year-old pace sensation, displayed heroics with the bat on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Edgbaston. He challenged Jofra Archer head-on and claimed that he never feared the English fast bowler.Pakistan were down to 312/7 in the third innings with England close to forcing an innings defeat. However, Razaullah, walking out to bat at no. 9 on his Test debut, had a different plan in mind.When he arrived at the crease, Pakistan were 8 runs away from an innings defeat. But instead of playing defence, Razaullah went all out against in-form England bowlers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson.Razaullah makes a mockery of Jofra ArcherFrom the word go, Razaullah started attacking the fast bowlers. He smashed Atkinson and Archer for towering sixes. Be it hard-length deliveries or shorter ones, the 21-year-old hardly appeared intimidated as he hit those balls rather than just defend. He ended up scoring 81 runs off only 63 balls, including 9 sixes. Moreover, when asked in the post-game press conference if he ever feared Jofra Archer, Razaullah bluntly replied, "I wasn’t afraid at all. When you represent your country, there’s no room for fear. I was just looking to enjoy the moment." Razaullah added that he wasn't scared of the pace and wanted to punish Archer when he bowled hard lengths. This clearly shows the mindset this youngster possesses, especially in such a high-pressure environment where he is facing world-class bowlers.Overall, Pakistan managed to avoid an embarrassing defeat on Day 3 as Razaullah’s innings helped them get a 129-run target for England.Also Read - All Records Broken By Razaullah In PAK vs ENG 3rd Test 2026Razaullah’s fiery Test debutIrrespective of the results, the Edgbaston Test between England and Pakistan will be remembered for the rise of Razaullah. At 21, he joined the squad at the last minute with no preparation or experience with Duke balls.But instead of feeling nervous, Razaullah embraced the challenge and immediately left an impact by dismissing Joe Root to claim his maiden Test wicket. He consistently bowled over 140 kph, and his raw pace attracted the fans. In his very first outing in England, Razaullah ended up with a 4-wicket-haul to become Pakistan’s top bowler of the Edgbaston Test. And later, his heroics with the bat were the cherry on top.Clearly, Pakistan have unearthed a gem in Razaullah. But they’ll have to manage him well going forward to ensure he lasts long in the Test format. Pakistan staring at series sweep defeat despite Razaullah’s effortsHaving said that, cricket is a team game, and one person’s heroics cannot save Pakistan. Razaullah fought a lone battle with the ball as well as with the bat at Edgbaston.His four-wicket-haul restricted England to 453 in the second innings, and his 81-run knock helped Pakistan gain a lead. But the 129-run target is not good enough to stop England. Unless Pakistan bowlers produce a miracle on Day 4, England appear favourites to complete the chase and seal a series sweep victory, as they already have a 2-0 lead in the 3-game series. Also Read - Navdeep Saini Shares Massive Update On Ishan Kishan's Injury Ahead Of IND Vs AFG 1st T20I
