PAK VS ENG: Pakistan lead by 77 Runs on day two of series-decider Test

Pakistan is leading by 77 runs in Session 3, Day 2 of the series-decider Test against England being played in Rawalpindi.

Saud Shakeel's impressive innings came to a close when he was caught at midwicket off Atkinson's delivery. His knock of 134 runs off 223 balls was pivotal, transforming Pakistan's position from 46 for 3 to a commanding lead of 77 runs.

Following him, Sajid Khan, also a top scorer of Pakistan's second innings contributed a quickfire 48 runs off 48 balls, helping hosts establish a lead.

Saud Shakeel's 100 propels Pakistan towards parity, fading away England's lead and the hosts trail by 22 runs in session two, Day 2 of the series decider being played in Rawalpindi.

Both teams won one match each during the Multan Tests earlier.

Saud Shakeel notched his 8th Test 50, marking his 6th against England, bringing his tally to eight fifties and three centuries in 15 Test matches.

The fourth wicket partnership added 50 runs off 120 balls, with Shan Masood scoring 18 runs and Saud Shakeel contributing 31 runs, along with one extra run.

The last wicket was of Shan Massod who scored 26 runs of 70 balls. Mohammad Rizwan came in next standing at 8 runs of 15 balls.

Day 1 Summary

Yesterday, England won the toss and seized the initiative on the opening day of the third Test against Pakistan as it finished at 267 runs during the first innings.

Pakistan scored 73 runs for 3 at the end of day one.

Skipper Ben Stokes, winning his first toss in eight attempts, opted to bat first, and England struggled initially, losing wickets at regular intervals.

Jamie Smith led the charge with a crucial 89 runs, his first half-century away from home, and partnered with Gus Atkinson for a vital 107-run stand for the seventh wicket. Atkinson contributed 39 runs, helping England recover from a precarious position of 118 for 6.

Sajid Khan was the standout bowler for Pakistan, claiming 6 wickets for 128 runs in 29.2 overs. His early breakthroughs dismantled England's batting lineup, leaving them at 56 for 5 at one stage. Ben Duckett provided some stability, scoring 52 runs before succumbing to the spin duo of Sajid and Noman Ali, who finished with figures of 3 for 88.

Pakistan's chase began poorly, with opener Abdullah Shafique dismissed for 35. The team struggled against England's spinners, losing three wickets for just 11 runs. Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel remained at the crease, ending the day at 73 for 3, trailing by 194 runs.