England were 291 all out in reply to Pakistan's first-innings total of 366 on day three of the second test in Multan on Thursday. Ben Duckett smashed 114 for England but several of their frontline batters failed to convert starts into big knocks.

Join our writers for updates from what could be a decisive day in this second Test.   07:38 8th over: Pakistan 21-1 (Saim 8, Shan 9) Shan cracks Bashir through extra cover for a couple, a nice shot and a sign that he is going to bat runs rather than time.

England's top-order crumbled against spin-heavy Pakistan on a reused pitch after Ben Duckett hit a robust century in the second Test on Wednesday. The tourists slipped to 239-6 at stumps on Day 2 and still trail by 127 runs after Pakistan tailenders had resisted before being bowled out for 366 shortly after lunch.

Welcome to live coverage of day three of the second Test from Multan where play will resume with England on 239 for six, 127 behind Pakistan, after an extraordinary final session dominated by the bustling,

Opener Ben Duckett smashed a rapid unbeaten fifty to lead England's robust reply to Pakistan's first-innings 366 on day two of the second test in Multan on Wednesday.

Pakistan (PAK) vs England (ENG) 2nd Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates: Off-spinner Sajid Khan picked seven wickets as Pakistan secured a 75-run first innings lead. Can Pakistan bat well and set a daunting total?

Floated full and in the rough outside off, spins in and Leach slog-sweeps with his long levers to deep square leg for a boundary. Pakistan vs England Live Score: England Shoaib Bashir 2 (3) Pakistan vs England Live Score: OUT!

Pakistan win toss, to bat first in second Test in Multan, with England captain Ben Stokes hoping reused pitch plays into tourists’ hands.