ENG 36/2 at Stumps (Target 297 Runs) | Pakistan vs England Highlights of 2nd Test 2024 Day 3: Salman Ali Agha and Sajid Khan Shine as Pakistan Look to Level Series

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. 

OUT! Wicket number five for England as Pakistani batter Mohammad Rizwan has to walk back. Joe Root takes an easy catch and Brydon Carse strikes for the English team. Mohammad Rizwan c Joe Root b Brydon Carse 23 (43) 

The Pakistani team will look forward to take control in the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2024 match and all the onus will be on Pakistan batsmen Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. 

OUT! Big wicket for England as Jack Leach gets rid of Kamran Ghulam. Leach traps the centurion in the first innings. Batter reviews the decision but has been given out as the ball hits the middle stump. Kamran Ghulam lbw Jack Leach 26 (39)

The Pakistani batters will look forward to push themselves back in the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2024 after losing three quick wickets ahead of lunch. Kamran Ghulam will look to repeat his first innings heroics and help the team set up a big total for England 

OUT! The visitors will certainly find themselves in the driver's seat as they dismiss Saim Ayub on the brink of lunch. Wicket number three for Shoaib Bashir and the English team will certainly walk in with heads high after lunch. Saim Ayub c Ollie Pope b Shoaib Bashir 22 (39) 

OUT! Shan Masood has to depart as Shoaib Bashir strikes again. Shan Masood tries to play the ball towards leg side as the ball takes the edge of his bat and Ollie Pope takes a catch at gully. Shan Masood c Ollie Pope b Shoaib Bashir 11 (18) 

OUT! First wicket for England in the first innings as Shoaib Bashir dismisses Abdullah Shafique. Jamie Smith takes a brilliant catch down the leg side and as Shafique gets a faint edge off his bat. Abdullah Shafique c Jamie Smith b Shoaib Bashir 4 (19) 

The Pakistani team has begun its second innings on a positive note as openers Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub will look forward to provide their team a cracking start and help them set a big target for England. 

The England national cricket team has ended up its first innings for a score of 291/10 in 67.5 overs and currently trail by 75 runs. Sajid Khan picked up a seven-wicket haul whereas Noman Ali picked up three wickets. The Pakistani team has achieved a decent first-innings lead. 

OUT! The English team is getting wrapped up quickly as Noman Ali dismisses Jamie Smith. The last hope for England is also vanished and Pakistan is now inching towards a big first innings lead. Jamie Smith c Saim Ayub b Noman Ali 21(55)