ENG 492/3 at Stumps (Trail By 64 Runs) | Pakistan vs England Highlights of 1st Test 2024 Day 3: Hundreds from Joe Root and Harry Brook Put Visitors in Command

England started off the Day 3 of the PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024 with an attacking approach and are nearing the 500-run mark at the end of Day 3. Joe Root and Harry Brook are playing on 176 and 141 runs respectively and they will look to add more to the team's tally on Day 4 and take a lead. 

The England national cricket team has finished the Day 3 of the PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024 on 492/3 as Joe Root and Harry Brook smashed brilliant hundreds. Both the batters will look to convert their scores to big hundreds and help the visitors take lead. 

The Pakistan national cricket team has been in sorts of pressure as Harry Brook and Joe Root are taking the game away from the hosts. There no signs of any wicket for Pakistan as of now. 

English batter Joe Root has hit reached the 150 run mark and it is his 15th 150 plus score in Test cricket. The latter will look forward to convert it into a double ton. 

England batsman Harry Brook smashed his sixth Test century during the PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024 Day 3. Brook reached the three-figure mark in 117 balls and will look forward to convert it into a double hundred. 

England batsman Harry Brook smashed a brilliant hundred during the PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024 and reached the three-figure mark in just 117 balls. 

English batters Joe Root and Harry Brook have been brilliant as of now on Day 3 of the ENG vs PAK 1st Test and they will look forward to continue the same and breach Pakistan's first innings score as soon as possible. 

TEA! Joe Root and Harry Brook have built a solid partnership. It is surely going to help England going into the match further. It has not been an easy day for the bowlers of Pakistan for sure. Pakistan have only been able to scalp a couple of wickets so far in the day.

Hundred! Joe Root played a splendid innings which helped him complete his 35th Test century. Root's innings has put the Three Lions out of pressure and with this pace can also put them in advantage.

FIFTY! Harry Brook has completed his half-century with a good strike rate. Brook is batting alongside Root to stabilise England's innings. England are now looking in a good spot. 

OUT! Ben Duckett completely misjudged the ball as Aamer Jamal was coming around the wicket. The on-field umpire raised the finger straight away but Ben Duckett reviewed the decision and lost a review for England. Ben Duckett lbw b Aamer Jamal 84 (75)

LUNCH! After an early wicket fell for England, Joe Root and Ben Duckett built a much-needed partnership for the Three Lions. It has put Pakistan under pressure now. Both Ben Duckett and Joe Root completed their half-centuries.

Joe Root has made history as he overtook Sir Alastair Cook to become the highest run-scorer for England in Test cricket. Earlier Root completed his 65th Test half-century. Joe Root has been brilliant in the longest form of cricket for England.

Joe Root Surpasses Alastair Cook

FIFTY! Just behind Joe Root, Ben Duckett has also completed his half-century. Ben Duckett is striking the ball at a good rate. It is the 11th Test fifty for Ben Duckett. Joe Root alongside Ben Duckett is once again trying to gain control over the innings.

FIFTY! Joe Root even after being under pressure has completed his half-century. Ben Duckett came in after Zak Crawley was sent back by Shaheen Afridi. Duckett is striking the ball at a very good as of now. With yet another half-century Joe Root proves that why is considered one of the best batsmen in the longest form of cricket.

OUT! It is an important wicket for Pakistan as Zak Crawley was looking good. Zak Crawley fumbled and straight away gave a catch to Aamer Jamal. Shaheen Afridi with this early wicket can give Pakistan an advantage. Zak Crawley c Aamer Jamal b Shaheen Afridi 78 (85)

After a whole lot of action on day 2, fans will be more excited for day 3 as Zak Crawley and Joe Root will be in action for England. Pakistan bowlers will be keen on taking early wickets as it will help them take control of the match.