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,

England were all out for 267 against Pakistan in their first innings on day one of the deciding third test on Thursday after electing to bat.

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The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has come under scrutiny following a dramatic first session in the third Test between Pakistan and England. As England opted to bat after winning the toss, they initially scored 56 runs but quickly plummeted to 110 for 5 by lunch on the first day.

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the deciding third and final test in Rawalpindi on Thursday. With the series level at 1-1, both teams went into the match with a lone seamer in what is expected to be a spin-friendly pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan continued to bake the Rawalpindi pitch with the help of industrial-sized fans, in a bid to hit England with spin in the decisive third Test which starts on Thursday. The hosts levelled the series on a re-used surface in Multan last week,

Pakistan's ploy of manufacturing a spin-friendly surface days before the third Test against England backfired on Thursday after the visitors gained the upper hand batting first in Rawalpindi. Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali had taken all 20 wickets in the second Test in Multan,

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,

England’s top order fell apart on the first morning of the series deciding third Test against Pakistan, tumbling to 110 for five in Rawalpindi. Facing the familiar duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, the spinners who shared all 20 wickets in their side’s victory in Multan,

England and Pakistan have been involved in a three match test series which has witnessed a lot of action and iconic moments from both teams. The score line for the test match is currently 1-1 as both Pakistan and England have won a test match each.