PAK vs ENG: In an eventful test match, which was moving towards a draw for the major part of the game, is moving towards a definite result with 1 session left to go. Pakistan are at 257/5 at Tea on Day 5, requiring another 86 runs to win the match.
Defending a target of 343 runs, England bowlers managed to grab wickets despite a flat surface. England grabbed two wickets in the 2nd session – Mohammed Rizwan (46) and Saud Shakeel (76) after the duo etched a partnership of 87 runs for the 5th wicket.
While James Anderson dismissed Rizwan, substitute Keaton Jennings grabbed an excellent catch on Ollie Robinson's bowling to send back Pakistan's top scorer in the 2nd innings so far, Saud Shakeel (76).
At Tea, Agha Salman (30*) and Azhar Ali (37*) are at the crease for the hosts, with a partnership of 59* between them. For England, Robinson and Anderson have managed 2 wickets each while Ben Stokes has grabbed 1 wicket. This match is being played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Brief Score:
- ENG – 657 & 264/7(d)
- PAK – 579 & 257/5