Joe Root hit an unbeaten half-century, surpassing Alastair Cook's record to become England’s top run-scorer in test cricket. England reached 232-2 at lunch on the third day of their first match against Pakistan.

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.

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.

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,

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.

Joe Root has become England's highest test run-scorer on the third day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday. Root surpassed Alastair Cook’s 12,472 runs with a straight-driven boundary to reach 71 on a wicket still well suited for batters.

England struck through debutant Brydon Carse and veteran Jack Leach as Pakistan moved to 397-6 on Day 2 of the first cricket test on Tuesday. Carse (1-64) ended England’s frustration when he had Naseem Shah caught at leg slip for 33 after the nightwatchman had dug in for 1-1/2 hours on the second morning.

England Test Captain Ben Stokes is to miss the first match against Pakistan as he recovers from injury. His side have made a poor start to the first test in Multan, however.