In the ongoing 3rd Test of the England tour of Pakistan 2024, the visitors set a challenging target by posting 267 runs in 68.2 overs, leaving Pakistan trailing by 215 runs. The match is currently in progress at Rawalpindi cricket stadium, with both teams displaying competitive cricket. Here’s a detailed score update and key highlights so far:
England’s First Innings: 267 All Out
England, having won the toss and elected to bat, managed to score 267 runs before being bowled out. Despite a shaky start, middle-order batsman Jamie Smith top-scored with an impressive 89 off 119 balls, including five boundaries and six maximums. Ben Duckett contributed a solid 52, while Zak Crawley added 29 runs at the top.
Pakistan’s Sajid Khan was the star bowler, claiming six wickets for 128 runs in a remarkable 29.2-over spell. He was well supported by Noman Ali, who took three wickets, and Zahid Mahmood, who chipped in with one.
England’s Batting Scorecard:
- Zak Crawley: 29 (43) – c Saim Ayub b Noman Ali
- Ben Duckett: 52 (84) – lbw b Noman Ali
- Ollie Pope: 3 (14) – lbw b Sajid Khan
- Joe Root: 5 (6) – lbw b Sajid Khan
- Harry Brook: 5 (14) – b Sajid Khan
- Ben Stokes (c): 12 (22) – c Salman Agha b Sajid Khan
- Jamie Smith (w): 89 (119) – c Mohammad Rizwan b Zahid Mahmood
- Gus Atkinson: 39 (71) – c & b Noman Ali
- Rehan Ahmed: 9 (14) – b Sajid Khan
- Jack Leach: 16 (21) – st Mohammad Rizwan b Sajid Khan
- Shoaib Bashir: 1* (5)
- Extras: 7 (b 3, lb 1, nb 3)
With the match still in progress and Pakistan chasing the target, to check the ball-by-ball score and commentary, click here:
Pakistan needs a strong partnership to get back into the game and avoid a potential follow-on situation. England, on the other hand, will aim to keep the pressure on with more early wickets.
Stay tuned for more live updates on the ball-by-ball score as the 3rd Test between Pakistan and England unfolds.
