Pakistan will be the happy side at the end of Day 2 after three wickets in the final nine overs of the day. After Saud Shakeel's heroics with the bat, Noman Ali picked up two wickets while Sajid Khan was once again in the spotlight with a big wicket of Ben Duckett. The England side is still 53 runs behind and has no answer to the spin duo of Pakistan. Hosts will look to wrap up the match and series on day 3.
Live
ENG 24/3 at Stumps (Trail By 53 Runs) | Pakistan vs England Highlights of 3rd Test 2024 Day 2: Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan Put Hosts on Top in Rawalpindi
Going into day 2 Pakistan will avoid giving their wickets away. England will be keen on taking early wickets so that they can take advantage over the hosts. Currently, the series is tied 1-1 and both teams will be desperate for a win.
25 Oct, 17:51 (IST)
After three quick wickets in the final session of the Day 2, the Pakistan National Cricket Team is in complete control of the 3rd Test Match. Noman Ali and Sajid Khan once again delivered for the hosts as the England National Cricket Team struggles against the spin attack from the hosts.
25 Oct, 17:33 (IST)
After Ben Duckett's wicket, the England National Cricket Team loses two quick wickets putting the side in a losing position in the match. Noman Ali picks up Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope's wickets.
25 Oct, 17:20 (IST)
Out! Sajid Khan strikes again for the Pakistan National Cricket Team and provides an early wicket. That's a big wicket with Pakistan still having a lead in the bank, a lovely drift from the off-spinner held its line after pitching around off, Duckett is playing for the turn as he pushed forward, but this one went straight on and past the inside edge, strikes him on the back-pad. Duckett lbw b Sajid Khan 12(15)
25 Oct, 17:10 (IST)
With few overs remaining in the third session of PAK vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley will look to see off the new ball.
25 Oct, 16:53 (IST)
The Pakistan cricket team is wrapped up by the English team in the second innings. Pakistan have registered a score of 344 runs in their first innings and have a lead of 77 runs.
25 Oct, 16:44 (IST)
OUT! Ninth wicket goes down for Pakistan in the form of Saud Shakeel. A very fine knock from the Pakistani batter and has to walk back for a score of 134 runs from 223 balls. Saud Shakeel c (sub) Matthew Potts b Gus Atkinson
25 Oct, 16:16 (IST)
Pakistani batters Saud Shakeel and Sajid Khan will look forward to pushing the English bowlers on the back foot and take up as big lead as they can.
25 Oct, 15:31 (IST)
OUT! Shoaib Bashir dismisses an important player and Pakistan are now eight down. Noman Ali fell short of completing his half-century. Shoaib Bashir has now bagged a three-wicket haul. Noman Ali lbw b Shoaib Bashir 45 (84)
25 Oct, 15:13 (IST)
Hundred! It has been a great inning. Saud Shakeel never stopped fighting and has now completed his 4th century in Test cricket. Pakistan needed this very much. Noman Ali is fighting alongside with Shakeel with full calmness and providing him all the support.
25 Oct, 14:33 (IST)
This partnership can be very beneficial for Pakistan as Saud Shakeel is nearing his hundred and Noman Ali is supporting him perfectly while maintaining calm and composure. England need three more wickets to bowl hosts all out.
25 Oct, 13:08 (IST)
Lunch on day 2! It will be interesting to see the approach for both sides after the break. Pakistan keep on losing wickets which is not a very beneficial thing for them. England are looking to bowl them out but Saud Shakeel keeps battling.
25 Oct, 12:53 (IST)
OUT! Rehan Ahmed is on fire as he scalps his third wicket. Aamer Jamal misjudged the ball as it came back in and he was clean bowled. Pakistan are now seven down. Aamer Jamal b Rehan Ahmed 14 (28)
25 Oct, 12:32 (IST)
OUT! Another wicket down and in quick succession. Pakistan are now in trouble as Salman Ali Agha has been sent back to the dressing room by Rehan Ahmed. Salman Ali Agha lbw b Rehan Ahmed 1 (9)
25 Oct, 12:25 (IST)
OUT! Rehan Ahmed has found a crucial breakthrough as he dismisses Mohammad Rizwan. The batsman fell into the trap as he tried playing the sweep shot and the ball hit the pads. Mohammad Rizwan lbw b Rehan Ahmed 25 (46)
25 Oct, 11:56 (IST)
FIFTY! Saud Shakeel has smashed a half-century for Pakistan. After early wickets fell Pakistan looked under pressure but Saud Shakeel kept his calm and completed his half-century with composure.
25 Oct, 11:15 (IST)
OUT! Hosts are now four down. They were looking to stabilise the innings but it did not work for long. Shan Masood walks back to the dressing room as the ball hits the outside edge of the bat and Ollie Pope takes a good low catch. Shan Masood c Ollie Pope b Shoaib Bashir 26 (70)
25 Oct, 10:37 (IST)
Starting off with a new day and batters will hope to add some runs. England on the other hand will be eager to take some early wickets. Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel are looking to build a solid partnership and will also avoid to give any wickets away.
Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Shan Masood-led Pakistan will be in action against England and this time it will be day 2 of the PAK vs ENG 3rd Test 2024. Put to bowl first, Pakistan bowled out England for 267 on day 1. Sajid Khan took a six-wicket haul and was on fire. Noman Ali also bowled well and completed his three-wicket haul. Zahid Mahmood scalped a single wicket. With this good bowling attack, Pakistan bowled out England before letting them take control. ‘No More Bazball’ Mohammad Rizwan Shares Animated Moments During PAK vs ENG 3rd Test 2024 As Pakistan Take Control Over England (Watch Video).
During the 1st innings the middle order of England collapsed and the likes of Joe Root, Ben Stokes and others failed to lay some impact. Opening batsman Ben Duckett completed his half-century and Zak Crawley also contributed with his 29-run innings. Jamie Smith saved England's innings as he played a crucial knock of 89 runs before he fell prey to Zahid Mahmood. Gus Atkinson scored 39 runs and helped England add some more runs. Pakistan displayed a good display with the ball but the same cannot be said for their top order when they came into bat after bowling out the Three Lions.
Pakistan also lost some early wickets after coming into bat during their 1st innings on day 1. Shoaib Bashir, Jack Leach and Gus Atkinson took a wicket each to collapse the top order of the Pakistan National Cricket Team. Going into day 2 Pakistan will avoid giving their wickets away. England will be keen on taking early wickets so that they can take advantage over the hosts. Currently, the series is tied 1-1 and both teams will be desperate for a win. England Cricketers Show Humble Gesture As They Carry Chairs After Group Photo Ahead of PAK vs ENG 3rd Test 2024, Pics and Video Go Viral.
Playing XIs
Pakistan National Cricket Team: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Aamer Jamal, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Zahid Mahmood
England National Cricket Team: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 25, 2024 10:25 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).