Good morning and welcome to live coverage of day three of the first Test from Multan which England begin on 96 for one, trailing Pakistan by 460 runs and with a second-wicket partnership unbroken on 92 and Joe Root on 32,

England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates from Multan: England will look to build on the strong start to their first innings. Zak Crawley is eyeing a big hundred while Joe Root has begun his innings on a solid note.

‘Bazball’ will be tested in Pakistan as Brendon McCullum looks to develop England’s style to cope in different conditions. Two years after England’s 3-0 series win in Pakistan, the hosts will be determined to hit back, with Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique showing form at the top of the order.

The onus was heavily relying on the skipper Shan Masood to overcome the early pressure. He did exactly what was needed and was ably supported by Abdullah Shafique to put England’s bowlers to the test.

England has chipped at Pakistan’s massive 556, three-centuries total by reaching 96-1 at stumps on day two of the first test in Multan.

Pakistan were all out for 556 in their first innings on day two of the opening test against England on Tuesday. Shan Masood (151), Abdullah Shafique (102) and Salman Agha (104 not out) struck hundreds while Saud Shakeel made 82.

The first day belonged to Pakistan but England are well in the match. Join our writers for the latest.   13:47 Nas points out that in the Bazball era, England have conceded 500 twice … and won twice.

England took two wickets just before lunch to restrict Pakistan to 397-6 on the second day of the first Test in Multan on Tuesday.

England struck through debutant Brydon Carse and veteran Jack Leach as Pakistan moved to 397-6 on Day 2 of the first cricket test on Tuesday. Carse (1-64) ended England’s frustration when he had Naseem Shah caught at leg slip for 33 after the nightwatchman had dug in for 1-1/2 hours on the second morning.