Pakistan have given themselves one of the best probability in current instances of beating a prime aspect in Take a look at cricket after they set England a frightening goal of 297 to win within the second match of the sequence in Multan on day three.
A 65-run stand for the ninth wicket between Agha Salman (63) and Sajid Khan (22) bailed Pakistan out of bother of their second innings, after that they had slipped to 156 for 8.
The hosts have been ultimately bowled out for 221 so as to add to their first-innings lead of 75 runs and set England the duty of attaining the most important chase within the fourth innings to win a Take a look at match in Pakistan.
However earlier than that partnership between Salman and Sajid, a hilarious banter was caught on stump microphone between Salman and Noman Ali.
After Noman performed a shot for a single off his hips to deep sq. leg, Salman requested him “did you play it?”
“Khud hello maari hai na yeh (you performed it)?” Salman requested Noman.
“Haan, haan! Poora tere bhai ne Lara wala. Dekha nahi? Yeh dekh (sure, similar to Brian Lara, did not you see it?)” replied Noman, presumably pointing his companion in the direction of the enormous display screen to take a look at the replay, which left a beaming smile on Salman’s face.
Coming again to the present state of the match, England had misplaced their openers Zak Crawley (3) and first-innings centurion Ben Duckett (0) cheaply earlier than shut of play on the third day.
Ollie Pope (21*) and Joe Root (12*) have been on the crease with the guests’ complete studying 36 for two, nonetheless 261 runs away from the goal.
England lead the sequence 1-0.
