Salman Ali Agha scored 63 runs and formed partnerships with Saud Shakeel and Sajid Khan to put a challenging total on the board. Sajid Khan, who picked up seven wickets in England's first inning gave his side break-though yet again. The England side that was dominant in the 1st Test looked helpless in the 2nd Test on the same ground. The match is still evenly matched with England needing 261 runs in 180 overs, while Pakistan needing eight wickets to win their first match under Shan Masood's captaincy.
Despite losing two early wicks, Joe Root and Ollie Pope held their nerves and batted the remaining overs to keep Enand's hope alive in the match. Pakistan side will pleased with the performance on day 3.
Great start for Pakistan once again as England lose early wickets. Sajid Khan picks up Ben Duckett's wicket in the first over and Noman Ali dismisses Zack Crawley. Pakistan tightening its grip on the match. Joe Root and Ollie Pope are batting right now.
Thats it. After Salman Agha's wicket, it took just six more deliveries to wrap up the Pakistan inning. England needs 297 runs to win the match and take a 2-0 lead while Pakistan will be looking at Sajid Khan to deliver with the ball again. We have got an exciting game on our hands.
A small victory for Pakistan as the home side overtakes England's first-inning total. It's once again a cameo from the tail-enders that proved decisive in the first inning for Pakistan. Salman Agha and Sajid Khan formed a 50+ runs partnership for ninth wicket.
200 Up for Pakistan! After some quick wickets, Salman Ali Agha takes charge of the proceedings and completes his half-century. Agha played a crucial role in Pakistan's first-inning total and is again proving handy with runs. Lead up to 279 now for Pakistan.
Out! This time it's Shoaib Bashir who provides a wicket for England. The Pakistan side, looking to extend their lead is losing wickets in quick succession. Noman Ali c Ben Stokes b Shoaib Bashir 1 (3)
Out! Two quick wickets for the visitors. Jack Leach picks up his third wicket as he clears Aamir Jamal. England looking to get back into the game. Aamir Jamal b Jack Leach 1 (11)
OUT! The Pakistani team lose its sixth wicket as Jack Leach traps Saud Shakeel in front. England will now look forward to wrap the innings as soon as possible. Saud Shakeel lbw Jack Leach 31 (51)
TEA! After the dismissal of Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha joined Saud Shakeel. the pair formed 20 tuns partnership in 49 balls extending the lead to 209 runs. Pakistan in strong position in the second Test against England as of now.
The Pakistan national cricket team will take on England on Day 3 of the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2024 at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The Pakistani team has an upper hand ahead of Day 3 as they have reduced England for a score of 239/6 in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 366. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali have shared six wickets within themselves. The Pakistani team will look forward to restricting the English team and taking a first-innings lead. PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2024: Ben Duckett Sees Hosts Under Pressure, Says 'We Know Pakistan Can Crumble'.
Kamran Ghulam turned out to be the star for Pakistan during the first innings as he played an innings of 118 runs from 224 balls which included 11 fours and one six. Other batters such as Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman complimented him well and played a major role in Pakistan's fighting first innings score. Ben Duckett Scores His Fourth Century in Test Cricket, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2024.
Pakistan are already 1-0 down in the three-match series and is going through a rough patch in international cricket. The Shan Masood led side has struggled to win matches at home and they will look to end the losing streak by defeating England. However, with Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse at the cease, the English players will look to surpass Pakistan's first innings score and take a lead as soon as possible.