Foakes scored a fighting 64 (Source: Twitter)
England managed to take a productive 50-run lead in the first innings of the 3rd Test match against Pakistan. Here's the brief report on the action that transpired on Day 2 at Karachi.
England started Day 2 on 7/1 and were in a spot of bother. However, Ben Duckett added 51 runs in the first session, before departing for 26 off Nauman Ali. The left-arm spinner dismissed Joe Root (0) in the following ball to stun the visitors.
Afterwards, skipper Ben Stokes played positively to score a 33-ball 26. Unfortunately, he was run out owing to confusion with Harry Brook, which reduced England to 145/5.
At number seven arrived, Ben Foakes, who was playing his first international innings in Pakistan. His maturity and composure were a big support to Brook, who played the role of an aggressor.
Brook's dream run continued in the Asian country, as he scored yet another century. However, he was dismissed for 111 off 150. Foakes (64) hurt Pakistan's hopes to take a lead, as he stitched crucial stands with Mark Wood (35) and Ollie Robinson (29). The Three Lions finished on 354 and were ahead of 50 runs.
Then, the hosts have garnered 21 runs in nine overs until the end of day's play. Abdullah Shafique (14*) and Shan Masood (3*) are at the crease for Pakistan.
Pakistan (1st innings) - 304/10
Babar Azam 78 (123), Agha Salman 56 (93);
Jack Leach 4/140, Rehan Ahmed 2/89
England (1st innings) - 354/10
Harry Brook 111 (150), Ben Foakes 64 (121);
Nauman Ali 4/126, Abrar Ahmed 4/150
Pakistan (2nd innings) - 21/0
Abdullah Shafique 14* (34), Shan Masood 3* (21)
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