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Cameron Ponsonby

England on brink of Pakistan series whitewash after Rehan Ahmed’s record-breaking five-wicket haul

Five-wicket haul: Rehan Ahmed continues to send records tumbling

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Rehan Ahmed became the youngest debutant in history to take a five-wicket haul as he took five for 48 on Monday to leave England needing just 167 to claim a famous series whitewash in Pakistan.

It wasn’t until the 41st over of the day that captain Ben Stokes turned to Ahmed with the ball, but it was a move that changed the complexion of the innings as Ahmed produced a remarkable display that reduced Pakistan from 164 for three to 216 all out.

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