Day 2 of the third and final Test in between Pakistan and England England’s right-arm off-spinner at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Shoaib Bashir held a bowling master class. The Pakistan captain was dismissed Shaan Massoud With a sharp, swinging delivery, Bashir provided the key breakthrough for England.
Shoaib Bashir’s stunning delivery ends Shaan Masood’s knock
Bashir’s spin skills were on full display in the 36th over of Pakistan’s first innings. Delivering full on leg stump, Bashir fooled Masud who closed the face of his bat to hit the ball to the leg side. The ball took a sharp turn, caught the leading edge and flew away Ollie Pope in the creek. Placed close under cover, Pope completed a sharp, low catch to his left and sent Masud back to the pavilion for 70 balls off 26. This dismissal showed Bashir’s control and consistency, mirroring Masud’s struggles in previous games.
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Before taking the wicket of Masood, Bashir claimed the crucial wicket of Pakistan’s key wicket Abdullah Shafiqpresents himself as a central threat to their batting line-up. His accurate bowling put pressure on Pakistan’s top order, helping England set a solid defensive tone early in the innings.
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A decisive match for both teams
The first day ended with England posting an average total of 267, bolstered by strong performances. Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett but was subjugated by Pakistan Sajid Khanwhich takes six critical gates. As Pakistan came into bat on Day 2, their innings looked promising at first but soon struggled under consistent pressure from England. during lunch break Pakistan were precarious at 187/7, trailing by 80 runs only a few known trends remain.
A middle-order batsman among Pakistan’s formidable batting line-up Saud Shakil Anchoring the innings with a determined 72 gave a glimmer of hope. Shakeel’s efforts, including four fours, were the backbone of Pakistan’s scoring, but a lack of support at the other end made his efforts risky. With the pressure mounting, Pakistan’s lower order faces the task of overturning the deficit as they try to stabilize their first innings.
The importance of this match cannot be underestimated as both Pakistan and England are tied 1-1 in this three-match Test series. A win here will seal the series, adding extra pressure on every decision, wicket and run. As Day 2 begins, both teams are well aware that their performance in this match will not only decide the series, but also affect their standings in the international Test round.
