The second Check between England and Pakistan is finely poised heading into day 4, with the hosts needing 157 extra runs to win and Ben Stokes’ facet six extra wickets to say victory.
Harry Brook’s second century in as many video games on day three was virtually in useless as England misplaced 5 wickets for simply 19 runs, and Pakistan gave the impression to be working away with issues earlier than James Anderson, Ollie Robinson and Mark Wooden all struck.
Imam ul-Haq and Saud Shakeel rebuilt effectively earlier than Jack Leach had Imam caught simply earlier than the shut of play to depart issues within the steadiness.
Sportsmail’s LAWRENCE BOOTH supplies the large stats from day three.
Harry Brook hit a second Check century in as many video games on day three of the second Check
Ollie Robinson dismissed Babar Azam for one as England and Pakistan battled away
When Stokes hit Abrar Ahmed for a straight six, it was his 107th in Check cricket – equalling the world document held by none apart from England coach Brendon McCullum throughout his profession with New Zealand.
Brook’s second Check hundred was England’s twenty first in 2022 – their most in a calendar yr, beating 20 in 2004.
Anderson has by no means been used later in a Check innings than third-change, as he was on the third day in Multan. The final time he was the fifth bowler utilized in a Check was at Adelaide in 2006-07.
James Anderson has by no means been used later in a Check innings than third change, as he was on Sunday
That is the primary time a Pakistan seamer has not taken a wicket in a Check since England’s go to to Lahore in 1987-88.
Pakistan have solely as soon as chased extra within the fourth innings to win a Check, making 382 for 3 to beat Pakistan at Pallekele in 2015. Their highest profitable chase at residence got here towards Australia at Karachi in 1994-95, once they made 315 for 9.
Saud Shakeel has been the glue for the Pakistan fourth innings and is 54 not out over night time
