Post lunch, the match evidently seemed in trouble for England. Yasir Shah, who had got Joe Root’s wicket on day two, added three more wickets in today’s match. Shadab Khan, who was introduced only in the 65th over, made it to the last two wickets within four overs.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad were in partnerships on the crease. The duo had the pressure to cope up and meet Pakistan’s set target, trail by 122 runs. 64th over gave a breather to the batting team, as the review confirmed ‘not out’ for Stuart Broad. This was marked with a lazy run by Jofra Archer. In a short while from then, Jofra Archer’s wicket fell as Pakistan’s appeal got a go – ‘Caught out’. The score updated to ENG 198/9.
James Anderson hit a four to get 200 runs for the team. Pakistan sought another review trying to get a wicket of Stuart Broad, went in vain.12 runs for England at the 70th over. It took the score to 217/9.
It was an LBW for James Anderson that concluded the play. England ‘all-out’, Pakistan led by 107 runs. The score ceased at 219 runs for England. 2nd session is to begin shortly.
