England dismiss Shan Masood to close on victory in third Test
Shan Masood was dismissed for a battling 95 as Pakistan dug deep to avoid an England win inside three days in the third Test at Edgbaston on Friday. The experienced batsman led a rescue operation alongside Azan Awais as the tourists passed 200 for the first time in the three-match series at the sixth attempt. Shan was in sight of an eighth Test hundred when he fell to a sensational slip catch by…
Shan Masood fell to a slip catch off Gus Atkinson, ending his 95-ball innings for Pakistan in the third Test against England at Edgbaston. The much-changed visitors showcased resilience, avoiding an England victory inside three days. Pakistan's partnership of 125 for the third wicket between Azan Awais and Shan laid the foundation for a significant total, but ultimately proved insufficient.
Awais was dismissed for 59, bringing Babar Azam to the crease, who then scored 50 off 76 balls. Pakistan's score of 246-4 at the end of the 55th over left them 74 runs behind. England's bowlers, led by Ollie Robinson's 2-36, have been dominant, securing a series win. England's recent victories include an innings win and a 194-run win in the previous two matches.
The Pakistani team, plagued by crises, has now suffered their 16th defeat in 21 Test matches. Earlier this tour, they sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul, making four changes to their lineup in Birmingham.
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