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Pakistan sets England 130-run target after late Test fightback
Debutant Razaullah scored 81 runs to build a modest lead, according to Al Jazeera.
The short version
- Pakistan established a 130-run lead late on day three of the third Test against England at Edgbaston.[Al Jazeera]
- Debutant Razaullah struck nine sixes to score 81 runs from 63 deliveries, sharing a 121-run ninth-wicket stand with Mohammad Abbas.[Al Jazeera]
- Top-order contributions included 95 runs from Shan Masood and 76 from Babar Azam.[Al Jazeera]
- England must chase 130 runs on Saturday to complete a 3-0 series victory.[Al Jazeera]
Key facts
- Debutant Razaullah hit nine sixes and scored 81 runs off 63 balls in Pakistan's second innings.[Al Jazeera]
- Pakistan closed day three with a 130-run lead, leaving England a target of 130 to clinch a 3-0 series sweep.[Al Jazeera]
- Shan Masood made 95 runs and captain Babar Azam scored 76 as Pakistan surpassed 200 runs for the first time this series.[Al Jazeera]
- Mohammad Abbas added 42 runs while combining with Razaullah for a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- Whether England will successfully chase the 130-run target on Saturday to secure the series sweep remains undecided.[Al Jazeera]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.