Jamie Smith's Remarkable Knock in Pakistan, a First Half-Century Away from Home
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| Smith was brilliant with his 89 off 119 balls / Getty |
In an action-packed Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and Pakistan, 13 wickets fell, setting up a tantalizing match for Day 2. England, after winning the toss and electing to bat, posted a total of 267 in 68.2 overs. Pakistan, in response, ended the day at 73/3 in 23 overs, trailing by 194 runs with 7 first innings wickets in hand.
England's innings was built on a 56-run opening partnership between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, followed by a resilient 105-run seventh-wicket stand between Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson. Smith was the standout performer with his 89 off 119 balls, while Sajid Khan was Pakistan's best bowler with figures of 6/128 in 29.2 overs.
Pakistan started steadily, with openers Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub putting on 35 runs for the opening wicket. However, they lost three wickets by the end of the day, with Shan Masood (16*) and Saud Shakeel (16*) at the crease.
The second day promises more thrilling cricket, with the match poised for a tight contest. Join us tomorrow for the continuation of the Test Match at 9:30 AM IST & 9 AM Local Time.