On Day 3 of the first Test in Multan, England reached 154/2 after 30 overs, still trailing by 402 runs following Pakistan’s imposing first-innings total of 556. Ben Duckett remained unbeaten on 34, while Joe Root provided stability with 41 runs.
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England’s aggressive intent was clear, maintaining a run rate of 5.13. Despite a solid start, they lost Zak Crawley for 51, dismissed by Naseem Shah, and Ollie Pope for a duck. Duckett’s attacking play included three boundaries off leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed in one over.
Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Naseem Shah with figures of 1 for 30, kept England under pressure. Abrar Ahmed bowled 9 overs but is yet to claim a wicket, as England fights to stay in the game.
With a significant deficit to overcome, England’s hopes rest on their remaining batsmen to close the gap and keep the contest alive. Pakistan, however, remains in control as the match heads into the crucial middle stages.
