Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Onus will be on overnight batters Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel to help Pakistan make a recovery against England on Day 2 of the deciding third Test in Rawalpindi. Pakistan ended Day 1 on 73 for 3, after bundling out England for 267. Captain Masood and Shakeel stayed unbeaten at Stumps. Earlier, Sajid Khan, who'd picked up nine wickets in the second Test, starred with the ball again, picking up six wickets. He was well-supported by Noman Ali, who got three. England's only notable contributions with the bat came from wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith (89) and opener Ben Duckett (52). (Live Scorecard)
PAK vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Updates
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We are back for the final session of Day 2.
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... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...
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While England bowled with intent, they struggled to stem the flow of runs, forcing them to adopt a more defensive approach. The spinners tried varying their pace, but the stubborn 8th-wicket stand stood firm, leaving the visitors increasingly frustrated. However, the second new ball finally provided the much-needed breakthrough, giving England a glimmer of hope. With Pakistan’s tail now exposed, the visitors will be eager to wrap things up quickly and prevent them from adding any more crucial runs to the total. An exhilarating final session awaits! Do join us back at 10.20 am GMT for further action.
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Saud Shakeel and Noman Ali resumed right where they left off before Lunch, rotating the strike effortlessly and keeping the pressure firmly off their shoulders, leaving Ben Stokes and England scrambling for solutions. Saud's composed brilliance culminated in a well-earned century, while the pair’s valuable partnership erased the deficit, bringing Pakistan level on scores with England. It was an unfortunate end to Noman Ali’s resilient innings, as he fell just five runs short of a well-deserved half-century.
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SESSION SUMMARY - 22 Overs, 80 Runs, 1 Wicket. What a brilliant session we’ve had! Pakistan dominated the majority of the action, though they lost Noman Ali just moments before the Tea break. However, the crucial 88-run partnership for the 8th wicket has undoubtedly dragged the hosts out of trouble and brought the game back into balance.
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83.60Shoaib Bashir to
Short, on off, Sajid Khan fends it to the off side. That will be TEA BREAK on Day 2.
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83.51Shoaib Bashir to
Short, on off, Saud Shakeel knocks it down the ground for one. The scores are level now!
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83.41Shoaib Bashir to
Short and wide, Sajid Khan slaps it to point for one.
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83.30Shoaib Bashir to
Fuller again, on off, Sajid Khan defends it back.
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83.20Shoaib Bashir to
Too full, on off, Sajid Khan leans forward and blocks it.
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Sajid Khan walks in.
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OUT! PLUMB! The partnership is finally broken! Touch short and around off, it turns away a shade. Noman Ali looks to block it but misses it completely as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and this time the finger goes up. End of a fine knock from Nauman Ali but he walks off with his head held high!
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82.60Jack Leach to
This lands on off and turns in, Saud Shakeel looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. An appeal for lbw but the umpire is unmoved.
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82.51 lbJack Leach to
Bowls it down leg, Noman Ali looks to flick it but gets his pads as the ball rolls towards fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.
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82.40Jack Leach to
Too full, on off, Noman Ali blocks it back.
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82.31Jack Leach to
Lands it on off, Saud Shakeel drives it to covers for one.
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82.21Jack Leach to
Short, on off, Noman Ali tucks it to square leg for one.
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82.10Jack Leach to
Lands it on off, Noman Ali blocks it to short mid-wicket.
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81.60Shoaib Bashir to
Too full, on middle, Saud Shakeel defends it to mid off.
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81.50Shoaib Bashir to
Quicker one, on off, Saud Shakeel blocks it back.