Pakistan vs England Test Series - Showdown to the Final Test at Rawalpindi

The Pakistan vs England Test Series has taken an interesting turn. After a disappointing loss in the first Test, Pakistan has managed to bounce back and score a comfortable win on the 4th day of the 2nd fixture.

England was stunned by the performance of Pakistan’s bowling unit and they were unable to handle the aggressive bowling approach of Pakistan. The series now stands as a draw and the third fixture will be the decider of the series.

Pakistan came to play with some major changes in the squad and the selection committee had to take some tough decisions. They had to drop some of the best players from the squad and bring in new faces to end the losing streak of Pakistan’s Test cricket.

Skipper Shan Masood dealt with the pressure and heavy criticism after the loss in the first fixture and helped the team recover from the tough phase. The 3rd fixture of the Pakistan vs England Test series will begin on 24th October and online betting apps have already uploaded the best betting odds for the game.

Pakistan vs England - 2nd Test Overview

First-Inning

Pakistan cricket team won the toss and took the opportunity to bat first. The decision worked in favour of the team but the top order still remains vulnerable for the team.

From the top-order, Saim Ayub gave a balanced start to the team with 77 off 160 balls. The rest of the top order including - Abdullah Shafique (7 off 28) and skipper Shan Masood (3 off 7) were a complete failure.

It was the debutant Kamran Ghulam who turned out to be the trump card for the team and scored 118 off 224 balls and gave the much-needed advantage to the hosts.
 

Leading Scorers for Pakistan

For England, Jack Leach turned out to be the leading wicket-taker. He was the one who overpowered Pakistan’s top order at the start of the game. 

Leading Wicket-Takers for England

When it came to batting, England started off well but soon the team lost the rhythm and fell prey to Pakistan’s bowling attack. They were unable to bounce back in the game once their top order was decimated.

Leading Scorers for England

For Pakistan, Sajid Khan dominated the bowling figures for the team. He was the leading wicket-taker and dominated the opposition since the beginning.

Leading Wicket-Takers for Pakistan

Second-Inning

Pakistan was not under pressure during the 2nd inning as they were already leading the game. However, their top order was again seen in a vulnerable situation. Abdullah Shafique and skipper Shan Masood lost their wickets early in the game. It was only Salman Ali Agha who made the major contribution in the scoreboard for the team.

Leading Scorers for Pakistan

For England, Shoaib Bashir played a crucial role. He was the leading wicket-taker in the 2nd inning but Jack Leach also continued his momentum.

Leading Wicket-Takers for England

When it came to England’s batting, they were unable to stand any chance against Pakistan’s bowling attack. The batters failed to build partnerships and complete the chase.

Leading Scorers for England

For Pakistan, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan were more than enough to control the fixture. The duo gifted the win to their team single-handedly which in turn will allow the team some breathing space for the 3rd fixture.

Leading Wicket-Takers for Pakistan

Check out the match prediction for the 3rd Test between Pakistan and England.

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