Pak vs Eng 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Pakistan Eyes Early Breakthroughs
The Pak vs Eng Test series has reached a crucial stage as Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Multan kicks off. England will resume their first innings at 239/6, still trailing Pakistan's total of 366 by 127 runs. With Jamie Smith (12)* and Brydon Carse (2)* at the crease, the visitors will aim to reduce the deficit and avoid any early blows from Pakistan's sharp bowling attack.
Day 3: Stumps - England need 261 runs, Eng 36-2
6.1 Four Runs 💥 Pops Sweeps hard for Four, Eng 21-2
3.2 Stumped 💥 Zak Crawley Stumped bowl by Noman st by M Rizwan, he goes for 3, Eng 11-2
0.5 Four Runs 💥 Ollie Pops sweeps for Four
Ducket faces Sajid Khan, and he gets a big wicket of Ducket who top edges while sweeping goes for Duck
Day 3: Innings Break - Pakistan leads by 296 runs
51.6 Jack Leach to Agha Salman, Massive Six Over long-on
47.6 Jack Leach, FOUR, to Agha Salman, deep mid-wicket
47.4 Jack Leach to Agha Salman, FOUR, to the deep square leg
46.1 Bashir to Noman Ali, out Caught by Stokes!! Pak 156/8
44.6 Jack Leach to Aamer Jamal, out Bowled
35.6 Dropped Again 💥 this time Root drops an easy catch
35.4 Dropped💥 Keeper drop regulation catch of Agha Salman
31.5 Breakthrough 💥 Rizwan Gone, Plays straight into the hands of Root, he goes for 23, Pakistan 114-5
30.4 Four Runs 💥 Rizwan Smacks this time over mid-on
30.2 Four Runs 💥 Rizwan Smacks potts over mid-off For four
28.2 Four Runs 💥 Saud sweeps through mid-wicket for a boundary
20.5 Breakthrough 💥 Kamran Ghulam LBW by Leach, goes for 26
20.1 Four Runs 💥 Now he again slog sweeps for Four,
19.3 Four Runs 💥 Now he slog sweeps for Four, Pakistan 65-3
18.4 Four Runs 💥 Kamran Sweeps Hard For Boundary
17.3 Four Runs 💥 Saud Edges Away for Four
15.5 Four Runs 💥 kamran pulled hard for Four
Pakistan has lost 3 wickets 43-3, we are back for the 2nd Session
9.4 Breakthrough 💥 Shan Masood gone for 11, Pakistan 25-2
7.3 Four Runs 💥 Shan goes downtown over the long on for boundary, Pakistan 21-1
5.3 Breakthrough 💥 Abdullah Shafique is gone for Four Pakistan 9-1
The pitch looks really difficult to bat on, After 4 Overs Pakistan 6-0
Abdullah and Saim come to bat💥 Leach starts with
Eng bowled out for 291 💥 Eng trail by 75 runs, Sajid picks 7 and Noman gets three
65.2 Again Four Runs 💥 Now Bashir plays sweeps
64.4 Again Four Runs 💥 Leach plays slog sweep for four
62.2 Four Runs 💥 Leach plays slog sweep for four
60.6 Another Gone 💥 J Smith trying to go downtown but ends up slicing to mid-off, Noman gets his third, Eng is 9th down
60.2 Four Runs 💥 , Jack Leach sweeps hard through mid-wicket for Boundary
59.4: 6th For Sajid 💥 , Potts bowled through his legs he goes for 6 Sajid gets his revenge
59.2, Four Runs 💥 , Potts Sweeps to Sajid through fine leg for Four, England 259-7
57.2 Early Breakthrough, Sajid Gets Fifer, Carse goes down the ground and plays straight into the hand of Saud Shakeel, He goes for 4
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England’s Middle-Order Collapse
England’s innings had a solid start, thanks to Ben Duckett, who smashed a brilliant century off just 120 balls. Duckett’s aggressive style put Pakistan's bowlers under pressure, but things took a drastic turn after his dismissal. England's middle order fell apart quickly, with key players like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, and Duckett himself departing within the space of just 14 runs. This collapse has left England in a tricky situation, and they will need to bat carefully on Day 3 to stay in the game.
Pakistan’s Bowling Strategy
Pakistan, on the other hand, will look to capitalize on the momentum from the previous day. Their bowlers, led by Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed, will aim for early wickets to wrap up England’s innings quickly. The pitch in Multan has offered assistance to spinners, and with the pressure mounting on England, Pakistan's spinners could play a key role in the outcome of this match.
Key Moments So Far
- Ben Duckett’s Century: The England opener scored a fast-paced hundred, bringing England closer to Pakistan’s total.
- England’s Middle-Order Collapse: England lost four crucial wickets for just 14 runs, putting them in a precarious position.
- Pakistan’s Bowling Attack: Pakistan's bowlers have shown discipline, and they will look to break the Jamie Smith-Brydon Carse partnership early on Day 3.
What to Expect on Day 3
As Day 3 begins, England’s main goal will be to chip away at Pakistan's lead and reach a competitive total. With six wickets already down, much will depend on the lower order and how Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse perform. Pakistan, with their potent bowling attack, will want to wrap things up quickly to build on their first-innings advantage.
In my opinion, the next session will be decisive. If Pakistan can get early breakthroughs, they could force England into a follow-on or at least a position where they struggle to set a competitive target. On the other hand, England needs their tail-enders to show resilience, much like how Pakistan’s lower order contributed crucial runs in their innings.
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FAQs
1. What is the current score of England in the 2nd Test Day 3?
England is currently at 239/6, trailing by 127 runs against Pakistan.
2. Who was the standout player for England on Day 2?
Ben Duckett was the standout player, scoring a century off just 120 balls.
3. How did England's middle order perform?
England's middle order struggled, losing four wickets for just 14 runs, causing a collapse.
4. Who is bowling well for Pakistan?
Pakistan's bowlers, especially Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed, have been disciplined and are crucial to Pakistan's strategy on Day 3.
5. What is Pakistan's strategy for Day 3?
Pakistan will aim to take early wickets and dismiss England as quickly as possible to maintain control over the match.
Conclusion
Day 3 of the Pak vs Eng 2nd Test promises plenty of drama, with both teams looking to seize control. England, after a strong start, will need to rebuild after their middle-order collapse, while Pakistan’s bowlers will be hunting for early wickets. With the game finely poised, the next few hours could shape the outcome of this thrilling Test match.
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