Published 20:47 IST, August 21st 2020

Eng VS Pak: Mohammad Rizwan takes a screamer by diving to his right to dismiss Joe Root

Mohammad Rizwan took a screamer behind the stumps to dismiss English Test skipper Joe Root on Day 1 of the 3rd Test match at Southampton

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Mohamm Rizwan is peaking at right time. He was judged Man of Match for his splendid batting performance in previous Test after Pakistan h suffered a batting collapse. w, he has me it count behind stumps as he took a screamer to get rid of English Test skipper Joe Root on Day 1 of series-deciding third and final Test match at as Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Mohamm Rizwan takes a screamer

This happened in 36th over of England's first innings that was bowled by promising youngster Naseem Shah. On second delivery, pacer h bowled a good length around off stump. It was a perfect line and length as Root was completely outclassed by that delivery as he looked to defend ball. However, awkward movement of ball induced outside edge of his bat and at one point, it appeared as if it would be a regulation catch for fielder at first slip.

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However, stumper Rizwan h or ideas as he brilliantly dived towards his right and showcased a great amount of athleticism to pull off a screamer.

video of this incredible catch was posted by England Cricket on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look.

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Can Pakistan st a comeback?

With series on line, Pakistan have choice but to win this one as England have alrey won opening contest at Old Trafford, Manchester which means that if this Test match eir gets washed out or ends in a stalemate n hosts would register ir second consecutive Test series win. 

England skipper Joe Root won toss and decided to bat first on a wicket that is expected to make batting difficult in fourth innings. Speedster Shaheen Afridi and leggie Yasir Shah have provided a couple of vital breakthroughs for visitors. Meanwhile, opener Zack Crawley has scored a brilliant half-century.

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It remains to be seen wher Pakistan can st a remarkable comeback in second session of play as y look to win this match and level three-match series.

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20:46 IST, August 21st 2020