In a dramatic shift, Pakistan made significant changes ahead of the third Test against England, jettisoning seven players and introducing seven newcomers. Among these, Razaullah made an impressive debut, dismissing Joe Root with just his fourth delivery, showcasing a promising speed of 92mph.

Despite this glimmer of hope, Pakistan struggled, concluding the day at 133 all out after just 34 overs. England, having opted to bat first, ended the day at 156 for four, leading by 23 runs.

Key performances included:

• Ollie Robinson claimed three wickets, becoming the first Englishman to surpass 100 Test wickets with a sub-20 average since Ian Botham.
• Josh Tongue took four wickets, while Jofra Archer added three to his tally.

Emilio Gay played a crucial role with the bat, scoring 60 runs and forming a vital partnership of 105 runs with Harry Brook, who remained not out on 52. Their contributions were essential as England faced early trouble at 39 for three.

Pakistan's batting woes continued, with their top five batsmen failing to reach double figures, marking an unprecedented low in Test history. Babar Azam's side has yet to surpass 200 runs in the series, with only Saud Shakeel showing any resistance.

As the day concluded, England maintained a strong position, capitalizing on favorable conditions, while Pakistan was left grappling with their batting failures. The introduction of Razaullah offered a sliver of optimism, but the team's overall performance remained a cause for concern.