Rain and bad light added to England's frustration as no action was possible on day 3 of second Test in Southampton. A gritty half-century from Mohammad Rizwan had frustrated England on Day 2 as they reached 223/9 at stumps. At one stage, Pakistan were reduced to 176/8, which left them in a deep state of bother. However, Rizwan combined with Mohammad Abbas to stitch a crucial 39-run partnership for the ninth wicket, taking their tally past 200. In the final session, Stuart Broad struck early to remove Abbas to break the partnership, before the bad light cut short the day's play, with Pakistan at 223/9. At stumps, Rizwan was batting on 60 and the visitors would want to carry him for as long as possible and add some vital runs to their tally on Day 3.
Highlights between England Vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3, straight from The Rose Bowl Stadium, Southampton
- 22:12 (IST)Stumps on day three!Rain forced early stumps on Day three of the second Test in Southampton as the play was called off without a ball being bowled on Saturday. With just two days left in the game, the Test match is moving swiftly towards a draw. Do join us tomorrow for all the live action from Day 4. That's it from us for today.
- 15:30 (IST)Rain delays start on Day 3!For the second day running, we are set for a delayed start as the covers are still on due to a slight drizzle. And guess what... It's official now! The start of and play has been delayed due to rain on Day 3. More than the rain, the major concern is bad light play can't start unless the conditions get brighter.