[Watch] Mohammad Rizwan Gets Undone By England's Rookie Spinner To Leave Pakistan In A Disarray

Rajgeeta∙ Updated: Oct 25 2024, 1:25 PM | 2 Min Read

Mohammad Rizwan departs [Source: @kingdom_virat1/X.com]

Pakistan faced a tough challenge against England in the third Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with the hosts struggling to keep up. Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel resumed Day 2 with Pakistan at 73 for 3, after having limited England to 267 runs in their first innings. Masood, however, was dismissed after adding only 10 more runs to his overnight score, departing with 26 runs.

As Pakistan aimed to recover, Kamran Ghulam quickly followed Masood back to the pavilion. Hopes were high for Mohammad Rizwan, expected to bring stability, but things took a turn. 

Rizwan, after scoring a steady 25 runs off 46 balls, fell prey to Rehan Ahmed’s third ball in the 50th over. Rizwan attempted a sweep shot but was trapped leg-before-wicket. He reviewed the decision, but Ultra Edge and ball-tracking showed three reds, confirming his dismissal. With Rizwan gone, Pakistan was left at 151 for 5, as England celebrated Rehan Ahmed’s first wicket of the match.

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The game had started with England winning the toss and opting to bat. Their openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, gave a solid start, adding 56 runs before Crawley was dismissed for 29. England’s middle-order then faltered, finding themselves at 118/6. Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson salvaged their innings with a crucial 105-run stand. Smith scored a gritty 89, helping England reach 267 before being bowled out. Sajid Khan was the standout for Pakistan, taking 6 for 128. 

In reply, Pakistan’s openers put up 35 runs before losing Abdullah Shafique for 14 and Saim Ayub for 19. When Day 1 ended, Pakistan stood at 73 for 3. 

As Day 2 progressed, Pakistan struggled to catch up to England’s total, trailing by 80 runs by lunch with seven wickets down. 

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