In 3rd Test Match between Pakistan and England, Pakistan Captain Misbah Ul Haq won the toss and elected to bat first. The wicket was looking good for batting therefore, the decision of Pakistan skipper was looking good. But Pakistan batting line badly collapsed. At the start of proceeding England bowlers fully utilize early bite and bounce. Stuart Broad once again showed his class and got 4 wickets. He got the wickets of Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Mohammad Hafeez and Adnan Akmal in quick succession.
At the other end Anderson also enjoyed the party and got 3 wickets including the wicket of Pakistan skipper. At first drink break half of Pakistani team was back to pavilion. At lunch Pakistan lost 7 wickets. Only Asad Shafiq was there to resist and he scored 45 runs. Monty Panaser also attacked the opposition and got 2 wickets in quick succession. Swan got 1 wicket.
Responding to furious attack by English bowlers, Umer Gul strike hard and got 2 quick wickets of Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott before the tea interval. Now it was again a matter of concern for England. After Tea Andrew Strauss and Peterson batted carefully and added some valuable runs. Then Misbah handed over the ball to his spinners once again and testing timing for English batsmen started. Abdur Rehman and Saeed Ajmal both bowled outstandingly and reduced the chance of huge lead of England. Abur Rehman got three main English batsmen Pietersen, Trott and Morgan in quick succession. Ajmal also got the valuable wicket Ian Bell.
At the end of the 1st day play, score was 104 for the lost of 6 wickets.
Misbah handed over the ball to his spinners once again and testing timing for English batsmen started. Abdur Rehman and Saeed Ajmal both bowled outstandingly and reduced the chance of huge lead of England.
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