Pakistan’s young fast bowler Razaullah has produced the standout performance, scoring an unbeaten 81 off 63 balls after coming in at no. 8. His aggressive knock included nine sixes and four fours, rescuing Pakistan from a difficult position and keeping their hopes of victory alive.
Pakistan set England a target of 130 runs in the third test after a remarkable batting performance by Razaullah helped the visitors avoid an innings defeat.
According to details, Pakistan were bowled out for 449 in their second innings. Razaullah produced the standout performance, scoring an unbeaten 81 off 63 balls after coming in at No. 8. His aggressive knock included nine sixes and four fours, rescuing Pakistan from a difficult position and keeping their hopes of victory alive.
Shan Masood was Pakistan’s leading run-scorer with 95, while Babar Azam contributed 76. Azan Awais scored 59, and Mohammad Abbas added 42 to provide valuable support.
Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique were dismissed without scoring, while Ghazi Ghouri made 16 and Mohammad Imran contributed four runs.
For England, Atkinson claimed three wickets, while Ollie Robinson, Josh and Lawrence took two wickets each. Jofra Archer picked up one wicket.
Pakistan had struggled badly in their first innings, being bowled out for just 133 runs. England responded by posting 453, giving themselves a commanding advantage before Pakistan’s second-innings fightback. Shan Masood and Pakistan captain Babar Azam resumed the innings for the touring side and extended their fourth-wicket partnership to 89 runs before Masood was dismissed by Gus Atkinson, falling just five runs short of a well-deserved century.
The experienced left-hander scored 95 off 148 deliveries, hitting 12 boundaries during his determined innings.
Babar then combined with Saud Shakeel to add 64 runs for the fifth wicket. During the partnership, the Pakistan captain brought up his 34th Test half-century and appeared set to end his long wait for a century in the longest format.
However, Josh Tongue ended Babar’s stay at the crease when he was caught behind for 76 off 103 balls. His innings included 11 fours and one six.
With both established batters back in the pavilion, Saud Shakeel and Ghazi Ghouri adopted a cautious approach, adding 19 runs for the sixth wicket before the umpires called tea.