England’s second Test against Pakistan remains in limbo as the tourists closed on 36-2 chasing a win target of 297 after a thrilling third day in Multan.
Ben Duckett, who had scored a century in the first innings, was dismissed by Sajid Khan (1-27) for a duck and fellow opener Jack Crawley was stumped by Noman Ali (1-9), leaving England unable to reach 36. Even after 261 runs were required. -2 on stumps.
The Multan wicket provided plenty of opportunities for the spinners, with Jack Leach (3-67) and Shoaib Bashir (4-66) taking seven wickets each as Pakistan were all out for 221 in their second innings.
Although England were disappointed by Salman Ali Aga’s half-century (63), it was made even more painful by the fact that he was dismissed twice for four and six in the 52nd over, allowing the hosts to post a handsome lead of 297. Got help.
In the morning session, the fiery Sajid took seven wickets and strengthened the England side despite a challenging 29-run partnership between Leach and Bashir, adding 59 runs to their overnight score of 239-6.
Many more to follow…
First Test: Multan – October 7-11 – England won by an innings and 47 runs
Second Test: Multan – 15-19 October
Third Test: Rawalpindi – 24-28 October
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