Saturday, October 24, 2015

Pakistan v England, 2nd Test, Day 3 - Pakistan are in a commanding position




The Wahab Riaz show in the morning session

England started the day with the hopes of taking a full control over the proceedings, but sadly, their hopes were nipped in the bud. The Pakistani bowlers set jitters in the English batting line-up and inflicted a collapse. The wrecker in chief was Wahab Riaz. His intent remained the same throughout the series and which was nothing but exhibit aggression from the word go no matter who the opposition or how unfriendly the condition is. 

Wahab’s stamina, intent and skill were a sight to watch in the morning session as the English batsmen were undone by the pace and late movement of the Pakistani pacer: Joe Root was dismissed while hitting at a ball which was leaving after moving late, Ben Stokes was undone by extra-bounce and pace outside off while Buttler was dismissed by a change of angle and fast delivery. 

The English innings lost its way and then it was the turn for Yasir Shah to put the last nail in the coffin as he bagged three wickets to bring an end to the English innings.

Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq stabilized Pakistan yet again

Mark Wood posed a threat and Pakistan found themselves in a state of bother at 83 for 3, but as usual, Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq stabilized things for Pakistan as they ended the third day in a commanding position. Younis Khan brought up his 9000 runs in Test cricket and surely, words fall short to describe this man from
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Thank You
Faisal Caesar

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