Pakistan vs England, 1st Test, Day 3 Highlights: Pakistan posted 499/7 at stumps on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against England, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The hosts are trailing by 158 runs. So far, Pakistan have lost the wickets of Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah. Jack Leach and Will Jacks have claimed two wickets so far, while Ollie Robinson has taken one. The Three Lions were all out for 657 in their first innings as Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett had scored centuries.
Here are the Highlights of Day 3 of the first Test between Pakistan and England straight from Rawalpindi
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Now, one thing is for sure, England will play their shots and will probably go for quick runs. Jacks did mention today morning they will be looking for a win irrespective of the situation so it will be interesting to see what will be their aim. Saying that, the style with which England plays could bring about wickets for Pakistan and that could well see them in a position from where they can think of a win. However, they will be without Rauf who won't be bowling in this game. Can the others step up? We will find out.
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For the England bowlers, just like their opposition, it was a hard toil. Will Jacks was the star with the six-fer on debut and he was well-supported by Jack Leach! Ollie Robinson was also impressive as he really bowled with all his heart. James Anderson was tidy. England too will be happy with their overall effort but would have loved a bigger lead especially after the position they started off on Day 4.
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Overall, Pakistan did a decent job with the bat, it was their openers who set the tone as both scored tons and added over 200. Azam continued the good work and he too scored a brilliant ton.At once, it seemed Pakistan might just take the lead but most of the batters in the middle order failed to make a significant contribution and at the end of Day 3, it seemed England would get a big lead by Agha Salman with the tail ensured that is not the case.
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Pakistan will be pleased with how things went about this morning. Agha Salman played attacking cricket earlier on and got to his half ton. He along with Zahid Mahmood added fifty before Agha Salman fell. Rauf and Zahid then added a few handy runs but there was not a lot of contrubution from the last wicket stand.
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England have finally managed to bundle Pakistan out! They though would have loved to have given fewer runs before getting the wickets. They have only managed to gain a lead of 78, however, the good thing is, they do have a lead. Jacks was once again the star with the ball for them this morning as he got all the three wikets to fall and in the end, ended with a six-fer.
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155.3WWill Jacks to Haris Rauf
OUT! TAKEN! Six-fer for Will Jacks! Another good catch by Root! Rauf steps out, Jacks tosses it up outside off. Rauf swings, this goes off the outside edge and Root takes it at first slip. Pakistan have been bowled out for 579!
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155.20Will Jacks to Haris Rauf
On off, blocked.
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155.10Will Jacks to Haris Rauf
On the stumps, kept out.
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154.60to
On off, defended.
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154.50to
That has hit the batter! Short and on the body again, Ali looks to fend it away but misses to get hit on the body.
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154.40to
Half an appeal but turned down! Short and on the body, Ali looks to fend it but it hits the body and lobs towards short leg.
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154.31to Haris Rauf
Goes short and on the body, Rauf looks to pull, it goes off the splice and lobs over Keaton Jennings at short leg. One taken.
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154.22to Haris Rauf
Good shot! Fuller and on off, this is pushed through covers for two.
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154.10to Haris Rauf
Shorter and around off, Rauf really looks to hit it hard but misses.
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153.60Will Jacks to
On middle, kept out.
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153.5WWill Jacks to
OUT! STUMPED! Probably the right call in the end! Zahid Mahmood did not look like having anything behind the line. Time to celebrate for Will Jacks as he gets a FIFER ON DEBUT! The long resistance of Zahid Mahmood comes to an end! He tries to innovate. Brings out the reverse sweep but this is fired outside off. He misses. Pope whips the bails off and appeals. It is taken upstairs. Ultra Edge shows no bat. Time to check the stumping. The umpire saw a few replays and then decided the foot was on the line. Pakistan 9 down and still behind by 81 runs.
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An appeal for stumping and it is taken upstairs. Pope looks pretty confident.
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153.41Will Jacks to Haris Rauf
Fuller and on off, this is pushed towards mid off for a quick run. Haris Rauf was struggling as he completed that run.
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153.30Will Jacks to Haris Rauf
Gives it air and lands it on off, blocked.
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153.20Will Jacks to Haris Rauf
On the stumps, this is pushed to cover.