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England vs Pakistan Live Score, 3rd test, Day 2: England have resumed their innings on 335/4 after rain stopped play for more than an hour. On Day 1, a maiden Test century from Zak Crawley and a half-century from Jos Buttler took England to a strong 332/4 at stumps. England made only change with Jofra Archer coming in for Sam Curran. It is a crucial Test for Pakistan as England is leading the series 1-0 and the visitors have to eke out a result for them to get something out of the series.
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We’re back
The session resumes. The weather has cleared up and looks a lot better. Mohammad Abbas completes his over with wicketkeeper Rizwan standing up close to the stumps. Straightaway there’s drama as Afridi appeals for an LBW but umpire Michael Gough declares it not out. Pakistan take the review at the last moment and end up losing it as the ball is clearly seen going over the stumps.
Play to resume shortly
Play will resume at 12:40 local time and after inspection it has been decided that the morning session will be extended till 2 PM local time.
Inspection in 20 minutes
It has stopped raining but due to the heavy downpour it seems as if the outfield has taken a hit. The next inspection will provide further update.
Heavy rain stops play
Rain has stopped play at the Ageas Bowl with England on 335/4. It’s raining heavily but it’s expected to be nothing more than a passing shower.
England in no hurry
Crawley and Buttler taking their time to get their eyes in. It took 10 balls before the batsman put bat to ball. Abbas and Afridi bowled away from the stumps in the first two overs, but since have made the English batsmen play. They need to continue doing that else they’ll simply waste the shine away. England 334/4.
All set to roll
Clear skies and we’re all set for the second day. The two set batsmen – Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler – make their way to the centre, as do the Pakistan players. The ball is still relatively new, just 10 overs old. No surprises here, Shaheen Afridi to start proceedings.
How’s the weather going to hold up?
The good news is that the weather is going to stay clear on Saturday. It is expected to remain cloudy mostly but the good thing is there are almost no chances of rain. For the second straight day, we are in with a chance of 90 overs being bowled.
How long will England bat
England batters will look to take their side to a big total in the first innings and maybe give a few overs to the Pakistan team to bat in the evening. With Crawley and Buttler looking in good touch, a score of 600 is well in reach.
Mushtaq feels pitch is very flat
“It was quite tough. The weather played a huge role. The pitch was very flat, and the toss was vital on that pitch. And because the wind was there the whole day, it was very difficult for the bowlers to control their line and length consistently,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Ahmed as saying.
Crawley was nervous in his 90s
“When I was about 91, I was really nervous. Jos didn’t think I was, so I must have been hiding it pretty well. It was handy batting with Jos – he’s a very calm head and he’s always telling you to keep switched on. I think that’s why we managed to get a good partnership today,” he was quoted as saying by Skysports.
Can Pakistan stop Crawley?
Crawley struck 19 fours in a composed 269-ball innings in his eight Test match and looks to have made England the favourites in the Test match. It is the first hundred by a England number three since November 2018.
Hello and Welcome
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Day 2 of England vs Pakistan 3rd Test match at Rose Bowl Cricket Ground in Southampton.
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