The third day of the Test match in Multan saw Pakistan dominating the game as they reached a total of 556 runs. England struggled in the field, dropping catches and dealing with injuries, including Ben Duckett dislocating his thumb. Despite the setbacks, Crawley and Root managed to steady the innings with an unbroken partnership of 92 runs. The pitch was flat and unhelpful for bowlers, but there were hopes that cracks might appear to make it more challenging in the following days. The weather in Multan was hot and dry, with an unhealthy air quality. The game was played in front of a largely empty stadium, with some curious features like the intricate pulley system used as sightscreens. The temperature was 29 degrees but felt like 31 degrees. Despite the challenges faced by the England team, there were positive signs, such as Ben Duckett being fit to play and participating in the team’s morning keepy-uppy game. Fans were encouraged to engage with the game and share their thoughts as play was set to begin at 6am BST.
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