Pakistan vs England 3rd Test Live Score: Pakistan on top against England

Noman Ali to Harry Brook, Fired in at the stumps, on a fuller length, Harry Brook stabs it down the deck.

Noman Ali to Harry Brook, Full, on middle, Harry Brook shuffles across and paddles it to deep fine for a couple of runs. England trail by 31 runs now.

Noman Ali to Joe Root, That one keeps very low, on a fuller length, on middle and leg, Joe Root does very well to go deep in the crease and clip it across for a single.

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Slows it up a bit and keeps it on middle, Joe Root drives it to mid off.

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Flatter, quicker and on middle and leg, Joe Root is squared up but does well to block it with a dead straight bat.

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Flighted full, on off, Joe Root reverse sweeps it straight to point. 

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Tossed up, on middle, Harry Brook blocks it to short leg.

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Short and on middle and leg, Harry Brook goes deep in the crease and flicks it to deep square leg for a couple of runs. 

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Full, on leg, Harry Brook fails to tuck it across. 

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, DROPPED! A tough one but they do stick! Sajid Khan follows up with a nice delivery on middle and slows it up, turning it back in, Harry Brook looks to block but gets an inside edge that goes low to short leg who tries to take it with hard hands but spills it out. 

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, FOUR! And again! Tossed up, closer to the line on off this time, Harry Brook skips down the pitch and lofts it over mid off for another boundary. 

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, FOUR! Great shot! This is flighted, outside off, Harry Brook is quick on his feet and shimmies down to the pitch of the ball carving it away through covers for a boundary. 

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Full, on middle and off, Joe Root does well to block this time.

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Beaten! Tossed up on off and turning away while keeping very low, Joe Root gets a good stride out to block but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Noman Ali to Harry Brook, Flighted up, on off, Harry Brook drives it with ease to deep cover for a single.

Noman Ali to Harry Brook, Tossed up, on off, Harry Brook looks to block but gets an inside edge rolling to short leg. 

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Turning into the stumps, on a nagging length and on off, Joe Root waits back and clips it to mid-wicket for a single. 

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Flighted full, on middle, Joe Root sweeps it well behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Pitched up, on middle and the ball keeps low, Harry Brook rocks back and just about manages to get his bat down in time to see it out.

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Full, on off, Harry Brook takes a step out and gets his bat down to keep it out.

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Tossed up, on middle and leg, Harry Brook tucks it around. 

Sajid Khan to Joe Root, Pushes this one through, on a fuller length, on off, Joe Root hangs back and steers it to point for one more.

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Tossed up, on off, Harry Brook charges down to the pitch of the ball and knocks it to long on for a single. 

Sajid Khan to Joe Root, Starts from over the wicket and lands it very full, on middle and leg, Joe Root clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Sajid Khan (4-2-14-1) will start from the other end.

Noman Ali to Harry Brook, Fires it in, quicker and fuller, at the stumps, Harry Brook keeps it out.

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Tossed right up, on middle and off, Joe Root whips it to long off for a single.

Noman Ali to Joe Root, Full, on off, Joe Root drives it to cover.

Noman Ali to Joe Root, A loud appeal for LBW, but the umpire turns it down! Joe Root possibly got some bat on it! This is full and coming in with the angle, on middle and leg, Joe Root lunges out and gets an inside edge back onto his pad trying to block it out. 

Noman Ali to Harry Brook, Pitched up, on off, Harry Brook frees his arms a bit and drives it through covers for a single. 

Noman Ali to Harry Brook, Starts from around the wicket and keeps it nice and full, on middle, Harry Brook leans on it and taps the ball on its head towards the leg side. 

In all readiness for the action on Day 3 to begin! The umpires make their way out to the middle and are followed by the Pakistan fielders who are spreading out to take the field after a final pep talk in a huddle. Joe Root alongside Harry Brook will resume their stay at the crease for England. Noman Ali will start with the ball in hand for Pakistan! Away we go!

PITCH REPORT - Bazid Khan is at the centre for the pitch analysis. He says the patches just outside the off stump and one around the middle and leg on the good-length area could skid through for the newer ball but batting should get easier with the ball getting older. Mentions that the horizontal shots are the ones to avoid as a batter. 

Given that Pakistan will have to bat last on this tricky surface, England will be desperate to set a target, ideally aiming for a lead of at least 180 runs, knowing the pitch will only get tougher to bat on as the game progresses. It’s all about regaining control for England, while Pakistan will look to come out all guns blazing and press home their advantage. There’s a possibility of an early start of 15 minutes to make up for the time lost to the bad light the previous evening. Either way, buckle up because Day 3 promises to deliver another thrilling day of red-ball cricket!

For England, the burden rests heavily on Joe Root and Harry Brook. This partnership will be crucial if they are to navigate the early storm, erase the remaining 53-run deficit, and dig their side out of trouble. The visitors’ task will be to absorb the pressure, build a few partnerships, and inch their way back into the contest. They’ve done it before in this series, and they’ll need to do it again if they hope to stand a chance.

Pakistan are ahead in the game after their sensational late-evening surge with the ball, building on the momentum from their extraordinary lower-order heroics with the bat. Having blown away the top of England's batting unit in just nine overs, the hosts will come out today looking to pounce on the middle order and take full control of the match. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali will be the key for Pakistan, as they aim to make life difficult for the English batters on this deteriorating surface.

Hello and a very warm welcome to Day 3 of this crucial third Test between Pakistan and England, from the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium! With the series finely poised at 1-1, today could very well determine the outcome of both the match and the series. Known as ‘Moving Day,’ Day 3 often shifts the momentum decisively, and after two captivating days of cricket, we’re set for even more drama and excitement. 

... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...

Coming to bat, the English side faced early setbacks in their innings with Ben Duckett falling to Sajid Khan, and Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope being dismissed by Noman Ali. Currently, they trail by 53 runs, with Harry Brook and Joe Root at the crease, aiming for a resilient partnership on Day 3, often referred to as 'Moving Day'. Tune in for the action, starting at 5 am GMT. We can have an early start as well so how about you join us early as we give you a preview of the day. Until then, take care, and cheers!

The final session too belonged to Pakistan. In the final session, Pakistan's batters showcased contrasting styles, with Saud Shakeel anchoring the innings at a measured pace, contributing a solid 134 runs before being dismissed. In contrast, Sajid Khan provided explosive support, scoring a brisk 48 not out. Pakistan were ultimately all out for 344, giving a lead of 77 runs to the English side.

In the second session of Day 2, Pakistan's lower-order batters made a significant impact after the Lunch break. They scored 80 runs for the loss of just one wicket in a session, leveling the scores after overcoming a deficit. Noman Ali and Saud Shakeel formed a solid partnership, contributing 88 runs and demonstrating excellent skill against spin, which frustrated the opposing team as they struggled to dismiss Pakistan's tailenders.

Uh oh! The light seems to be a concern and the umpires ask the players to walk off. And that will be STUMPS on Day 2! What an intriguing day of test cricket we have witnessed here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The momentum of the game completely shifted from one corner to the other. Resuming at 73/3 in the extended morning session, the hosts managed to score 114 runs from 39 overs, but the visitors claimed four vital wickets. Rehan Ahmed's superb bowling was the highlight, as he took three wickets in quick succession after being introduced late in the session. Pakistan were trailing by 80 runs at the stroke of Lunch. Shakeel seemed to be playing a lone hand as he was unbeaten on 72 and carried the responsibility of guiding Pakistan closer to England's total.

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Pitched up, on off, Harry Brook drives it through covers for a single. The umpires converge and have a check for bad light!

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Fuller and on off, Harry Brook drives it off the cue end to mid-wicket. 

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, A tad too short, on off, Harry Brook punches it to deep cover for a couple of runs to get off the mark. 

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Keeps it full, on off, Harry Brook blocks it out to the off side.

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook, Tossed up, on middle, Harry Brook lunges out and blocks.

Sajid Khan to Joe Root, Full, on middle and off, Joe Root sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Harry Brook walks out to bat at number 5 for England!

Noman Ali to Ollie Pope, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Noman Ali is pumped and his happiness knows no bounds! Perfect ball to trap Ollie Pope and England slip further down and are now 20/3! This is flighted full, on off and turning away with a bite off the surface with some extra bounce. Pope prods out to block but gets an outside edge off the shoulder of the bat to the left of slip where Salman Agha snaffles it in a flash.