Pakistan 125-4, leads England by 55 runs

Pakistan 125-4, leads England by 55 runs
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Summary Pakistan 125-4 at the close on the third day of the 2nd cricket test against England in Abu Dhabi.

Recalled England bowler Monty Panesar spun out the top order and restricted Pakistan to 125-4 for an overall lead of 55 runs at stumps on the third day of the second test on Friday.Panesar, playing his first test since 2009, removed Mohammad Hafeez (22), Younis Khan (1) and captain Misbah-ul-Haq (12) before Pakistan overhauled Englands meaningful first-innings lead of 70.Pakistan hopes of challenging England in the last innings rests on little-known Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq, who will resume on 46 and 35 respectively.Shafiqs only blemish came when Pakistans lead was 23 and Kevin Pietersens under-arm throw missed the stumps from close range.Englands first-innings total of 327 was built around Stuart Broads aggressive 58 off 62 balls in reply to Pakistans 257.
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