PAK vs ENG 2nd Test — Contest Evenly Poised After Day 3
The PAK vs ENG 2nd Test in Multan has set up an exciting Day 4 after a gripping third day of action. With two days remaining, England need 261 runs to win with 8 wickets in hand, while Pakistan are just 8 wickets away from sealing a much-needed home victory.
Day 3 was a rollercoaster, with Pakistan making England work hard for every run. The star of the day was once again Sajid Khan, who stunned England with a phenomenal seven-wicket haul, restricting them to 291 runs. Pakistan responded with 221 runs in their second innings, setting England a challenging target of 297.
England Shaken, Pakistan Eyes Victory
England’s spinners, especially Shoaib Bashir (4 wickets) and Jack Leach (3 wickets), kept Pakistan’s batsmen on their toes. Brydon Carse added two scalps to his tally, while Matthew Potts chipped in with one. Despite the pressure, Agha Salman shined for Pakistan with a top score of 63, while Saud Shakeel (31) offered a valuable contribution after his disappointing first innings.
Pakistan, looking to break their winless streak at home, took a bold approach by dropping key players like Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi. Their replacements have stepped up brilliantly, with one even securing a century in the first innings. As things stand, Pakistan are the bottom-ranked team in the World Test Championship, but a victory here could turn their fortunes around.
In England’s second innings, Pakistan’s spinners continued their dominance. Sajid Khan removed first-innings centurion Ben Duckett for a duck, while Noman Ali sent Zak Crawley packing. With 261 runs still required and 8 wickets remaining, England find themselves in a challenging position as Day 4 approaches.
PAK vs ENG 2nd Test What to Expect on Day 4?
As we head into Day 4 of the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test, both teams are in prime position to grab a win. Pakistan’s spinners will be the key, while England must rely on their middle-order to fight through the tough conditions. With everything to play for, cricket fans are in for a thrilling finish.
