100 on Day 1, 200 on 2nd: Zak Crawley smashes stunning double century, leaves Pak clueless

Crossing the hundred run mark on Day 1, England's young gun Zak Crawley cruised past 200 on Day 2, smashing his first-ever double century. The number three batsman has hit 25 fours so far and no sixes at a strike rate of 60.54. The 22-year-old has also become the youngest to score a double century for England. With the second Test ending in a draw due to weather woes, England looks determined to seal the series 2-0 with a victory in the third Test. 

Crawley's brilliant innings along with Buttler's heroics have put England in charge of the third and final Test at the Ageas Bowl, while Pakistan, desperate for a wicket, look to break the partnership. The last wicket for Pakistan had come in the 39th over when Yasir Shah bowled Pope. The partnership worth 255 off 441 deliveries is England's highest fifth-wicket partnership ever. 

Buttler silences critics

Putting an end to his spree of poor performances in Test, English wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has returned to action as he smashed his second-ever Test century on Saturday against Pakistan. Buttler, who played a match-winning knock in the first Test of the series, sprung to become top-scored for England this summer toppling Ben Stokes. The wicketkeeper's last century, which was also his maiden, had come two years back against India. 

The Third Test So Far 

With the second Test ending in a draw, Pakistan looked determined to equal the series with a victory in the third test. The visitors registered four quick wickets in the first innings, however, Jos Buttler and Zak Crawley had different plans. The English batsmen dug into their crease and rotated strike effectively without being troubled by the Pakistani bowlers. England are at 391 with the loss of four wickets while Pakistan are desperately searching for a wicket to break the partnership. 

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