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England vs Pakistan Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 3: Early lunch has been taken on Day 3 at the Ageas Bowl with Pakistan on 41/4, trailing England by 542 runs. In the first session, James Anderson did not waste time and struck in his second over of the day to take down Pakistan’s fourth wicket. Losing three wickets early on at the start of first innings, trailing by 558 runs, is not the position the visitors would want to be in. But that is their reality for now and Pakistan captain Azhar Ali will have to fight hard on Day 2, to ensure that his side can at least bring some contest. Also, keep an eye on James Anderson who is four wickets away from 600 Test scalps.
England vs Pakistan Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 3:
Play resumes, second session underway
So the rain has cleared and we’re all set for play. That said, we may not have seen the last rain interval of the day. It’s still pretty overcast out there. Pakistan resume on 41/1 as Chris Woakes runs in to bowl his first of this Test match.
Lunch on Day 3
Early lunch taken on Day 3 due to rain with Pakistan on 41/4, trailing England (583/8 decl) by 542 runs. The weather update from the Ageas Bowl is that the rain has gotten heavy which led to the lunch interval 20 minutes before scheduled time. Once again, it’s been England’s session, picking up an early wicket and not allowing Pakistan to settle down. It looks like a long road ahead for the visitors.
As we wait for play to resume, an interesting take on Fawad Alam’s stance by Tom Moody
Yes Fawad Alam has an unorthodox stance but at point of ball release he’s in a solid position, judge him on his performance over time, not how he looks.
We have seen many exceptional test players with eccentric approaches succeed! #ENGvPAK
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) August 23, 2020
A second rain break
On no! It’s raining again, more of a frizzle but enough to get the players off the field and bring the covers on. Pakistan 41/4. Just like yesterday. two rain intervals already inside the first session. Frustrating for the English fast bowlers who’ve been all over the Pakistan batsmen. Hopefully it’s just a passing shower and play resumes shortly. We’ll keep you posted.
Anderson needs three more to breach 600-mark. Will he get there today?
Jimmy Anderson is now just 3️⃣ away from 600 Test wickets 🔥
Can he get there in this innings?#ENGvPAKpic.twitter.com/9kQwcx57UU
— ICC (@ICC) August 23, 2020
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We’re back
Thankfully, the delay wasn’t a long one and we’re set to resume play. How will Pakistan’s batsmen reach? Fawad Alam is the new man in and he’d want to get a decent score under his belt following his duck in the previous Test. Right then, Anderson completes his over.
UPDATE
The rain has stopped without doing much damage to the outfield. Hence, we will have resumption at 16:05 IST.
Wicket No. 597 for Anderson before rain interrupts
GONE! Anderson gets his fourth wicket as Asad Shafiq departs. Pakistan in all sorts of trouble at 30/4. Slightly outside off and Shafiq nicks it to slips. With that, rain has started to come down forcing the players off the field and covers to come on. Pakistan trail by 553 at the break.
Pakistan have a mountain to climb
With plenty of rain predicted on Tuesday, it seems as if England did the right thing putting 583 runs on board. With Pakistan already three wickets down, a follow-on looms large. England would want to get the remaining seven wickets as quickly as possible and put Pakistan in again. Promises to be an intriguing day ahead. That said, the players make their way out to the field. Anderson will complete his over from last evening.dust
Meanwhile…
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Anderson eyes milestone
James Anderson his four wickets away from club 600. Can he reach the mark on Sunday? Watch this space!
Hello and Welcome
Hello and welcome to our live blog on Day 3 of the 3rd Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton. At this moment, it seems Pakistan have dug themselves a hole that is really hard to get out of. On the back of a sensational innings from Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler, the hosts posted a mammoth total of 583 in the first innings. James Anderson then rattled Pakistan’s top order and on 2nd day, Pakistan enter at 24/3, trailing by 559 runs. Talk about pressure. England can well and truly finish the game today itself.
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