England Trails Pakistan by 460 Runs in Multan Test

Pakistan vs England Live Score 1st Test Day 3: England Trails by 460 Runs in Multan

England will resume Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan trailing by a massive 460 runs. Pakistan posted a mammoth 556 in their first innings, leaving England with a daunting task to avoid a follow-on.

England's hopes rest on the shoulders of Zak Crawley, who will resume on 64 not out. Crawley has been in impressive form, scoring a century in the warm-up match against the Pakistan Shaheens. He will be joined by former captain Joe Root, who is unbeaten on 32.

England's start to their innings was hampered by the early dismissal of skipper Ollie Pope. Pope was forced to bat up the order after opener Ben Duckett suffered an injury while taking a catch on Day 2.

England need another 261 runs to avoid a follow-on, a target that is achievable on a pitch that has offered little assistance to the bowlers. However, Pakistan's bowlers will be looking to make early inroads and put England under pressure.

The match is evenly poised heading into Day 3, with both teams having a chance to take control. England will be hoping to build on their solid start and put themselves in a position to challenge Pakistan's total. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be looking to take wickets and put England under pressure.

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