Daily Times

LONDON: Pakistan is on top as England struggle for survival on day 3 of the first Test at Lord’s.

England trail by 68-runs with 4 wickets in hand with a second innings score of 111/6. The hosts lost a couple of early wickets before captain Joe Root and Dawid Malan provided the team with some stability. However, two quick strikes from Muhammad Amir turned the tables once again.

Pakistan resumed Day 3 with a lead of over 150-runs and with a wicket in hand – Babar Azam suffered a broken wrist and is ruled out for the remaining series. The team concluded its innings at 363/9 with a lead of 179-runs.

In reply, England suffered an early blow as veteran Test batsman Alistair Cook was sent back to the pavilion for just 1-run by Pakistan’s Muhammad Abbas. England’s second wicket fell to spin as leg-spinner Shadab Khan bowled opener Mark Stoneman out.

Pakistan is in a strong position to win the Test as it still leads by a margin of 142-runs, and will be eyeing to restrict England to a minimum score possible.