England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates from Multan: England will look to build on the strong start to their first innings. Zak Crawley is eyeing a big hundred while Joe Root has begun his innings on a solid note.

Good morning and welcome to live coverage of day three of the first Test from Multan which England begin on 96 for one, trailing Pakistan by 460 runs and with a second-wicket partnership unbroken on 92 and Joe Root on 32,

Pakistan were all out for 556 in their first innings on day two of the opening test against England on Tuesday. Shan Masood (151), Abdullah Shafique (102) and Salman Agha (104 not out) struck hundreds while Saud Shakeel made 82. Jack Leach was the pick of the English bowlers claiming 3-160.

The onus was heavily relying on the skipper Shan Masood to overcome the early pressure. He did exactly what was needed and was ably supported by Abdullah Shafique to put England’s bowlers to the test.

Pakistan dominated the opening day of the three-match series against England at Multan, reached 328 for four at the close of play. England won 3-0 in the first overseas tour during the ‘Bazball’ era in 2022, but have already found themselves on the back foot with both Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique scoring centuries in the scorching heat.

England were feeling the heat on day one in Multan as a dominant century from Shan Masood saw Pakistan pile on 233 for one at tea. On the previous visit to the country two years ago it was the tourists who seized control on the opening day of the series,

Pakistan. Saud Shakeel 51 (96) Naseem Shah 14 (45) England. Shoaib Bashir 0/83 (20) Pakistan vs England Live Score: FOUR! 7T