Pakistan slump to 100 for seven as England dominate third Test

“Three debutants included as hosts elect to bowl first in BirminghamBIRMINGHAM (Dunya News) – Pakistan endured another difficult start with the bat as seven wick…”
England captain won the toss and elected to bowl first, with Pakistan hoping to end the three-match series on a positive note after suffering heavy defeats in the opening two Tests. Pakistan reached 100 for seven after 23 overs at the first interval, with Saud Shakeel unbeaten on 37 and debutant Razaullah on 11.
Saim Ayub was dismissed without scoring, while Azan Awais once again failed to make a significant contribution, departing for nine runs. Abdullah Shafique was next to fall after making three, with Ollie Robinson claiming his wicket.
Shan Masood scored five before being dismissed by Jofra Archer. Captain Babar Azam also failed to make an impact, scoring seven before returning to the pavilion. Ghazi Ghori was dismissed for four, while Mohammad Imran made five.
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Robinson and Archer claimed two wickets each, while Josh Tong took three as England's attack continued to put Pakistan's batting under sustained pressure. Three debuts. Pakistan made three changes to their playing XI for the series finale, handing Test debuts to wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori, fast bowler Razaullah and Imran Randhawa.
Saud Shakeel presented Ghazi with his Test cap, while Mohammad Abbas handed one to Razaullah. Babar Azam presented Randhawa with his cap. Pakistan's playing XI also includes Saim Ayub, Azan Awais, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Ali.
The visitors entered the final Test with England already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. England won the opening Test by an innings and 103 runs before securing a 194-run victory in the second match.
Pakistan will now be looking to stabilise their innings and avoid another heavy defeat as they attempt to finish the series with a consolation result.
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