RAWALPINDI: On day two of the decisive third and final Test on Friday, the hosts bundled out on 344 runs, but Saud Shakeel’s tenacious century brought Pakistan back into the match.
Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, respectively, dismissed openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley as the English got off to a fast start in their second innings.
After Noman dismissed the explosive Ollie Pope, reducing England to 20/3 in the first eight overs of the innings, Pakistan maintained their dominance.
Prior to Saud forming three partnerships with scores of 50 or more, Pakistan was down 46-3 in their opening innings on Thursday. This helped them reach 267-8 at teatime.
His 88-run partnership for the eighth wicket with an equally formidable Noman Ali (45) was beneficial.
