Pakistan Leads Third Test Against England

In the second day of the third Test in Rawalpindi, Pakistan's Saud Shakeel played a pivotal role, scoring a masterful 134 and forming key lower-order partnerships to help the team reach a total of 344, establishing a 77-run lead over England. England struggled in response, losing three quick wickets and ending the day at 24-3, still trailing by 53 runs. Shakeel's innings was bolstered by contributions from Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, who added 45 and 48 not out, respectively, as they helped Pakistan recover from a precarious 177-7. The English batting order faltered, particularly against Pakistan's spinners, who capitalized on their momentum to put England in a perilous position. As the match resumes, England faces a significant challenge to avoid defeat and clinch the series. The situation remains tense with both teams vying for victory in this decisive match.