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England reached 36/2 in their second innings at the stumps on Day 3 of the second Test against Pakistan on Thursday (October 17) at the Multan Cricket Stadium. They need 261 runs to win the match with eight wickets left in the bank.
The visiting side commenced day 3 with 239/6 in their first innings. Sajid Khan (7/111) and Noman Ali (3/101) bundled out England for 291 in the morning session to give their side a crucial lead of 75 runs. Spinner Jack Leach chipped in with a vital cameo of 25 to reduce the deficit for the English side.
Agha Salman (63) then hit a brilliant half-century and helped Pakistan score 221 in the second innings in testing conditions. Shoaib Bashir (4/66) and Jack Leach (3/67) were among the wickets for England in the bowling department.
In a chase of 297, England got off to a poor start as they lost both openers with just 11 on the scoreboard inside four overs. Joe Root (12) and Ollie Pope (21) then stabilized things for their side and took them to 36/2 at stumps on the third day.
Fans enjoyed the engaging action that transpired on Day 3 of the second Test between Pakistan and England. They expressed their reactions by sharing memes on social media platforms. Here are some of the best memes:
"We will make sure we will put all the efforts"- Pakistan all-rounder Salman Agha
Speaking to Sky Sports after stumps on Day 3, Pakistan all-rounder Salman Agha opened up about the prominent changes made to their team before the match and was glad that the incoming players gelled well with the rest of them. He said (via ESPNcricinfo):
"To be honest, I was thinking, 'It is going to be hard. There were a lot of changes - and big changes. But the way the team has gelled, and the way the new guys have come in and we've welcomed them [has been great]. Look at Sajid [Khan]. He took seven wickets and scored important runs. And then you will see Noman Ali. He came and took wickets, and scored important runs. I think it's very good for Pakistan cricket, the way they came and gelled in and contributed. That's amazing."
On a potential victory for Pakistan, he added:
"It's going to be massive, because we haven't won a Test match at home for… I don't know, God knows how many years now. It's going to be a very, very big thing for us. We will make sure we will put all the efforts there and make sure we win this game, because that's very important for us."
Which team do you think has the upper hand after Day 3 in the second Test? Let us know your opinions in the comments section.
