Pakistan Faces Recovery Challenge in Deciding Test Against England

Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Pakistan Faces Recovery Challenge After England's 267

Pakistan's batters face a daunting task on Day 2 of the decisive third Test against England in Rawalpindi, as they aim to recover from a shaky start and build a competitive total. The hosts ended Day 1 on 73 for 3, trailing England's first-innings score of 267.

Overnight batters Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel will be crucial to Pakistan's recovery efforts. Masood, the captain, and Shakeel remained unbeaten at stumps, with scores of 30 and 23, respectively.

England's bowlers made early inroads on Day 1, with James Anderson dismissing Abdullah Shafique for a duck and Ollie Robinson removing Imam-ul-Haq for 12. Sajid Khan, Pakistan's star performer in the second Test, continued his impressive form, claiming six wickets for 75 runs. He was ably supported by Noman Ali, who took three wickets.

England's batting was led by wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith, who scored a gritty 89. Opener Ben Duckett also made a valuable contribution with 52. However, Pakistan's bowlers kept the English batsmen in check, with Khan and Ali sharing nine wickets between them.

Pakistan will need to bat patiently and build partnerships on Day 2 to put pressure on England. The pitch is expected to deteriorate as the match progresses, making batting conditions more challenging.

England, on the other hand, will be looking to maintain their momentum and take early wickets to put Pakistan under further pressure. The visitors will be confident of their chances, having won the first Test and drawn the second.

The outcome of the third Test will determine the series winner. Pakistan will be desperate to avoid defeat and level the series, while England will be aiming to secure a famous victory on Pakistani soil.

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