Even though there was massive outrage from the PCB following the second Test, there has been no improvement in the cricket situation in Pakistan. The entire Pakistani team got bowled out for just 133 runs in the first innings of the Birmingham Test. This is the fifth time in succession where Pakistan could not even touch 200 runs in the tour of England. Meanwhile, England managed to make 156 runs losing only four wickets and have a lead of 23 runs over Pakistan.
The position of Pakistan is critical in the third Test. Pakistan had come into the game making several changes to the squad like Sam Ayub, Gaza Dori, and Imran Randhawa. But England captain Joe Root won the toss and got Pakistan to bat first. Half of the team of Pakistan got out at the score of 48. The contribution of 43 runs by Saud Shakeel took Pakistan past 100 runs. Then Mohammad Abbas contributed 21 runs and Razaullah 11 runs taking Pakistan to 133.
Eight batsmen failed to reach double figures. Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer took three wickets each, while Josh Tongue took four. In reply, England's start was also poor. Ben Duckett was dismissed for 11, Jordan Cox for 4, and captain Joe Root for 8. Although Emilio Gaye played a good innings of 60 runs, Harry Brook scored a half-century. At the end of the first day's play, Harry Brook is at the crease with 52 runs and Dan Lawrence with 5 runs.
For Pakistan, Razaullah took two wickets, while Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali each took one wicket. Mohammad Imran Randhawa bowled six overs, conceding 18 runs, but did not take any wickets.
Pakistan suffered a humiliating defeat in the first Test and was also badly beaten in the second match played at Lord's. Following this, the PCB made a major change and recalled seven players at once. Despite this, the third Test showed no difference. Pakistan failed to even reach the 150-run mark.
Even though there was massive outrage from the PCB following the second Test, there has been no improvement in the cricket situation in Pakistan. The entire Pakistani team got bowled out for just 133 runs in the first innings of the Birmingham Test. This is the fifth time in succession where Pakistan could not even touch 200 runs in the tour of England. Meanwhile, England managed to make 156 runs losing only four wickets and have a lead of 23 runs over Pakistan.
The position of Pakistan is critical in the third Test. Pakistan had come into the game making several changes to the squad like Sam Ayub, Gaza Dori, and Imran Randhawa. But England captain Joe Root won the toss and got Pakistan to bat first. Half of the team of Pakistan got out at the score of 48. The contribution of 43 runs by Saud Shakeel took Pakistan past 100 runs. Then Mohammad Abbas contributed 21 runs and Razaullah 11 runs taking Pakistan to 133.
Eight batsmen failed to reach double figures. Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer took three wickets each, while Josh Tongue took four. In reply, England's start was also poor. Ben Duckett was dismissed for 11, Jordan Cox for 4, and captain Joe Root for 8. Although Emilio Gaye played a good innings of 60 runs, Harry Brook scored a half-century. At the end of the first day's play, Harry Brook is at the crease with 52 runs and Dan Lawrence with 5 runs.
For Pakistan, Razaullah took two wickets, while Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali each took one wicket. Mohammad Imran Randhawa bowled six overs, conceding 18 runs, but did not take any wickets.
Pakistan suffered a humiliating defeat in the first Test and was also badly beaten in the second match played at Lord's. Following this, the PCB made a major change and recalled seven players at once. Despite this, the third Test showed no difference. Pakistan failed to even reach the 150-run mark.