Published: Sep 12, 2013, 03:41 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 12, 2013, 03:41 PM (IST)
Zimbabwe took the new ball and sent back Misbah-ul-Haq in the first session © AFP
Sep 12, 2013
Zimbabwe picked up two wickets in the morning session of the third day as Pakistan set about reducing the first innings deficit in the second Test at the Harare Sports Club.
Continuing from an overnight total of 163 for three, Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq could add just 19 more runs before the latter was sent packing. A full delivery outside the off-stump from Brian Vitori tempted Misbah to go after it but failed to get on top of it and an outside edge carried to Hamilton Masakadza at first slip. Misbah fell after scoring 33, bringing an end to a 86-run stand for the fourth wicket.
Asad Shafiq then walked out to join Younis. He started off cautiously as Vitori was testing him with good line and length. He dispatched Vitori for a four to ease some nerves but continued to play a bit slowly.
A couple of overs later, Tendai Chatara cleaned up Shafiq with a delivery that was angled into him. There was a doubt about a front-foot no-ball but the decision remained out. At this stage, Pakistan had lost half their side for 211.
When the teams took lunch, 211 for five with Younis (76 not out) fighting a lone battle and running out of partners. Adnan Akmal joined him just before the lunch was announced.
Brief scores:
Zimbabwe 294 (Hamilton Masakadza 75, Brendon Taylor 51; Junaid Khan 4 for 67) lead Pakistan 211 for 5 (Younis Khan 76*, Khurram Manzoor 51) by 83 runs.
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