PAK Vs ENG 3rd Test Pitch Report | How Will The Surface At Rawalpindi Stadium Play?

Giant heaters used to dry out Pindi pitch [Source: @DeafMango/X.Com]

Well, the stage is set for a riveting 3rd Test match between hosts, Pakistan and the visitors, England at the Rawalpindi Stadium. England, from out of nowhere captured the first Test match at Multan and took a 1-0 lead in the series.

Joe Root scored a double ton and Harry Brook scored a brilliant triple hundred as England thrashed the home side in a one-sided contest. Pakistan bounced back in style and thrashed England by 152 runs to level the 3-match Test series.

For the third Test, Pakistan have once again gone with the same formula and have prepared a spin surface to trouble the English batters. They have used giant heaters to dry out the surface so that it starts to spin, right from Day 1. Can England bounce back after the drubbing they received in second Test match?.

Rawalpindi Stadium Ground Stats

Batters Or Bowlers; Who Will Be More Successful At Rawalpindi Stadium

Generally, the Pindi stadium favours the batters, but for this particular match, Pakistan have prepared a spin surface to nullify the aggressive approach by the English batters.

The curator has used generators to dry up the surface and the spin bowlers will get assistance right from Day 1. Just like last match, don't expect a high-scoring match as the batters will have to be on their toes to counter the spin threat.

Both the sides will go spin heavy and they will be the sole dominator on this venue.

Players To Watch Out For In Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Nauman Ali

• Nauman Ali wreaked havoc in the second Test at Multan and will be the key player for Pakistan once again. The left-arm spinner scalped 11 wickets in the two innings as England crumbled under pressure.

Sajid Khan

• Nauman's spin partner, Sajid Khan was also a tormentor in the second Test as the English batters failed to read him. The off-break bowler picked up 9 wickets in the Multan Test and provided ample support to Nauman.

Joe Root

• The only English batter who has the technique to counter Pakistan's spin threat. Time and again he has shown his exemplary skills in Asian conditions, and England will once again bank on him to deliver in the series decider.

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