Saud Shakeel's crafty 134 fetched Pakistan a handy first-innings lead before their spinners blew away England's top order to boost their hopes of a memorable series victory on day two of the deciding third test in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Jamie Smith bailed out England with a gallant half-century against Pakistan's spin attack on an engineered dry pitch to start the decisive third test on Thursday. England was on the ropes at 118-6 shortly after lunch until Smith's 89 revived them to 267 all out.

Jamie Smith‘s performance in the third Test against Pakistan has generated considerable buzz. The England batter delivered an impressive display of power hitting. Known for stepping up in tough situations,

Saud Shakeel crafted a gritty century to haul Pakistan back into the contest as the hosts equalled England's first innings 267 on day two of the deciding third and final test on Friday.

Jamie Smith unleashed a barrage of sixes to fight England’s corner in Rawalpindi, as 13 wickets tumbled on day one of the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan. The tourists looked ready to roll over completely at 118 for six,