KARACHI: Ollie Pope starred with an impressive half-century in a spin-dominated first session that helped Pakistan keep England under control on the second day of the final Test, here at National Bank Cricket Arena on Sunday.
Nauman Ali struck back-to-back wickets, dismissing Ben Duckett and veteran Joe Root on consecutive deliveries to jitter England’s top order and aided Pakistan to contain England on 140/4 before Lunch.
At 58 for three, overnight batter Pope and Harry Brook braced England for a while before Abrar Ahmed provided a breakthrough to Pakistan and dismissed Pope soon after he made his fifty.
With Brook continuing his superb form – already scored two centuries in the series – as he remains unbeaten at 38 will aim to take England on top along with captain Ben Stokes who stands at 25 not out.
England, who are already 2-0 up in the series, were petrified by the mystery spinner Abrar when he removed Zak Crawley on the stroke of day close after Pakistan were bowled out for 304 in the first innings.
Skipper Babar Azam and Salman Agha notched-up fifties while retiring Azhar Ali managed 45 on the opening day of the Karachi Test when England spinners were on the charge.
Jack Leach and debutant Rehan Ahmed shared six wickets between them with a wicket to part-time Joe Root’s credit as well.
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