Pakistan vs England 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Onus will be on overnight batters Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel to help Pakistan make a recovery against England on Day 2 of the deciding third Test in Rawalpindi. Pakistan ended Day 1 on 73 for 3, after bundling out England for 267. Captain Masood and Shakeel stayed unbeaten at Stumps. Earlier, Sajid Khan, who'd picked up nine wickets in the second Test, starred with the ball again, picking up six wickets. He was well-supported by Noman Ali, who got three. England's only notable contributions with the bat came from wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith (89) and opener Ben Duckett (52). (Live Scorecard)

Despite the early blows, Pakistan will now shift their focus to steadying the ship through crucial partnerships. Once again, the responsibility falls heavily on the middle order to anchor the innings and do the bulk of the scoring, guiding Pakistan into safer waters. Having lost the toss, they would understand just how vital this innings is for the outcome of the match and the series. Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel showed some resilience late on Day 1, but the real test begins now, seeing off the initial burst of England’s bowlers and settling into a rhythm. If they can lay a solid foundation, they’ll hope to pile on a big score and put pressure back on England. With so much riding on today’s play, expect nothing short of a thrilling red-ball battle. The action is just moments away, so stay tuned for what promises to be a captivating Day 2!

England’s first-inning score of 267 was a commendable effort, especially after that dramatic middle-order collapse. The visitors will now aim to replicate their disciplined bowling efforts and tighten the screws further. Shoaib Bashir and Jack