Pakistan 52-2 After Rain Ends Day Two at Edgbaston

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan reached 52 for two in their second innings as rain brought an early end to the second day of the third Test against England at Edgbaston, leaving the visitors 268 runs short of avoiding an innings deficit.

Pakistan began their second innings 320 runs behind after England posted 453. The visitors again made a poor start, with openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique dismissed for ducks by Ollie Robinson.

Azzan Awais and Shan Masood then steadied the innings, taking the score to 52 without further loss. Awais was unbeaten on 29, while Masood was 21 not out when play was called off.

Earlier, England were bowled out for 453, with Harry Brook scoring 75, Jamie Smith 69, Dan Lawrence 65, Emilio Gay 60 and Ollie Robinson 50.

Pakistan debutant fast bowler Razaullah claimed four wickets, while Mohammad Imran and Mohammad Ali took two wickets each.

Pakistan had been dismissed for 133 in 33.5 overs in their first innings.

England lead the three-Test series 2-0, leaving Pakistan needing a remarkable turnaround in the final Test to avoid a series whitewash.