Just when we thought that the match would bring us James Anderson would bring up his 600th wicket, the heaven opened its door and the play was called off. Anderson just one wicket away getting to the 600-wicket mark.
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Pakistan vs England Highlights, 3rd Test Day 4: James Anderson Just One Wicket Away From Reaching 600-Wicket Mark, Scoreboard Reads 100/2 at Stumps
England took further control of the third and final Test at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton after bowling out Pakistan for 273 in their first innings. The visitors fell 310 runs short of England's first innings total and enforced follow-on. Before Pakistan could begin their second innings, the play was stopped due to bad light.
24 Aug, 23:05 (IST)
As we wait for James Anderson's 600th wicket, the waiting game gets prolonged. Bad light has stopped play and the players are walking back to the dressing room.
24 Aug, 22:46 (IST)
As we wait for Anderson reaching the 600th wicket mark, let's have a look at how the England pacer trapped Abid Ali. Check out the video below:
24 Aug, 22:46 (IST)
As we wait for Anderson reaching the 600th wicket mark, let's have a look at how the England pacer trapped Abid Ali. Check out the video below:
24 Aug, 22:39 (IST)
Just when we thought the pitch isn't being much useful, it was none other than James Anderson who pulled out magic with that reverse swing and traps Abid Ali who got LBW on 42. Anderson just one wicket away from 600 wicket mark.
24 Aug, 22:21 (IST)
As Abid Ali nears the score of 50, Pakistan continues to resist. The pitch slows down drastically and the English bowlers are experimenting quite a lot. Meanwhile, Abid Ali nears 50.
24 Aug, 22:04 (IST)
As Pakistan battles it out in the middle, here's Brian Lara who has praised the stunning effort of the Azhar Ali. Meanwhile, Ali nears 50 for now.
24 Aug, 22:02 (IST)
As Pakistan battles it out in the middle, here's Brian Lara who has praised the stunning effort of the Abid Ali. Meanwhile, Ali nears 50 for now.
24 Aug, 21:55 (IST)
Abid Ali is showing nerves of steel after Pakistan lost their first wicket. Azhar Ali is with his and what England needs is a wicket right now. Abid Ali nears 50 for now and Pakistan trails by 232 runs.
24 Aug, 21:51 (IST)
After a testing time, the Pakistani batsmen are giving some stability to the team. Abid Ali is currently on the score of 31 and Azhar Ali is on 5. The two batsmen would want to stabilise the innings of Pakistan.
24 Aug, 21:09 (IST)
Pakistan's total goes past the 50-run mark as captain Azhar Ali joins Abid Ali in the middle. Meanwhile, England have introduced spinner Dominic Bess from one end. It is all about partnerships for Pakistan if they have to save this Test. The weather forecast will offer them to have few breaks as well. England will have their eyes on the weather as well.
24 Aug, 20:47 (IST)
OUT! There you go, first wicket for England. Not a good start for Pakistan after the rain break. Stuart Broad traps Shan Masood in front of the wickets. He reviews but umpire's call stays. S Masood lbw b Broad 18(66)
24 Aug, 20:00 (IST)
Rain has cleared and sun is out. Groundsmen have done well to make things match fit. So, the play is expected around 8:15 pm IST. Hope rain stays away and we have uninterrupted action now.
24 Aug, 17:49 (IST)
Rain Delays Restart: The start of post lunch session has been delayed as it is raining heavily in Southampton. Any chances of play resuming soon looks difficult.
24 Aug, 17:24 (IST)
Lunch Break: Bad light stopped play and now players have taken the lunch break. The light dropped considerably with dark clouds hovering over the stadium.
24 Aug, 16:46 (IST)
Pakistan openers have responded well thus far even though they survived close calls. The visitors will be happy with the fact that they haven't lost a wicket yet.
24 Aug, 15:54 (IST)
The play resumes on day four. And Shan Masood gets lucky as Jos Buttler drops him of James Anderson. The pacer continues to be let down by his fielders. Meanwhile, Pakistan are 292 runs behind.
England took further control of the third and final Test at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton after bowling out Pakistan for 273 in their first innings. The visitors fell 310 runs short of England's first innings total and enforced follow-on. Before Pakistan could begin their second innings, the play was stopped due to bad light. The visitors face an uphill task as two days remain in the match, with day four today. Live Cricket Streaming of Pakistan vs England 3rd Test 2020 Day 4 on Sony Six, PTV Sports: Check Live Score Online, Watch Free Telecast of PAK vs ENG Match.
Both the teams will have their eyes on the weather which doesn't look good for upcoming two days. Rain is predicted on day four and five. England have a cushion of 310 runs and will be looking to bundle out Pakistan before that. James Anderson is nearing the 600-wicket mark in Tests and now needs two more scalps to become the first fast bowler to enter the elite club. Pakistan vs England Highlights of 3rd Test 2020 Day 3.
Captain Azhar Ali was remarkable for Pakistan as he scored his 17th Test century and finished unbeaten on 141. Apart from him, Mohammad Rizwan posted a half-century and shared 138-run partnership with the skipper. Pakistan will be looking to save the Test and better their performance with the bat in the second innings.
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