Pakistan set England a tricky victory target of 297 and then reduced the touring side to 36 for two on an eventful third day of the second test to stay on course for a series-levelling victory on Thursday.

Sajid Khan took seven wickets on a reused wicket tailor-made for spinners and earned Pakistan the lead against England in the second cricket test on Thursday. Off-spinner Khan inspired Pakistan to 75-run first-innings lead with impressive figures of 7-111 as England got bowled out for 291 inside the first hour on Day 3.