England crumbled to 24-3 after Saud Shakeel’s century gave Pakistan the lead on day two of the series-deciding third cricket test in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan are on the driver's seat as they still have a substantial lead. England, on the other hand, lost three wickets and need some resilience from their batters to stage a comeback into the match.

Saud Shakeel crafted a gritty century to haul Pakistan back into the contest as the hosts equalled England's first innings 267 on day two of the deciding third and final test on Friday. Pakistan were reeling 46-3 on Thursday before Saud went on to forge three 50-plus partnerships to help them reach 267-8 at tea.