Harry Brook’s century on day three means England have now scored their highest number of tons ever

TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Harry Brook’s century on day three means England have now scored their highest number of tons EVER in a calendar year… Pakistan have only chased a bigger total once in their history, but the game is finely poised

The second Test between England and Pakistan is finely poised heading into day four, with the hosts needing 157 more runs to win and Ben Stokes’ side six more wickets to claim victory.

Harry Brook’s second century in as many games on day three was almost in vain as England lost five wickets for just 19 runs, and Pakistan seemed to be running away with things before James Anderson, Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood all struck.

Imam ul-Haq and Saud Shakeel rebuilt well before Jack Leach had Imam caught just before the close of play to leave things in the balance.

Sportsmail’s LAWRENCE BOOTH provides the big stats from day three. 

Harry Brook hit a second Test century in as many games on day three of the second Test

Harry Brook hit a second Test century in as many games on day three of the second Test

Ollie Robinson dismissed Babar Azam for one as England and Pakistan battled away

Ollie Robinson dismissed Babar Azam for one as England and Pakistan battled away

When Stokes hit Abrar Ahmed for a straight six, it was his 107th in Test cricket – equalling the world record held by none other than England coach Brendon McCullum during his career with New Zealand.

Brook’s second Test hundred was England’s 21st in 2022 – their most in a calendar year, beating 20 in 2004.

Anderson has never been used later in a Test innings than third-change, as he was on the third day in Multan. The last time he was the fifth bowler used in a Test was at Adelaide in 2006-07.

James Anderson has never been used later in a Test innings than third change, as he was on Sunday

James Anderson has never been used later in a Test innings than third change, as he was on Sunday

This is the first time a Pakistan seamer has not taken a wicket in a Test since England’s visit to Lahore in 1987-88.

Pakistan have only once chased more in the fourth innings to win a Test, making 382 for three to beat Pakistan at Pallekele in 2015. Their highest successful chase at home came against Australia at Karachi in 1994-95, when they made 315 for nine.

Saud Shakeel has been the glue for the Pakistan fourth innings and is 54 not out over night

Saud Shakeel has been the glue for the Pakistan fourth innings and is 54 not out over night

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