England's hopes of salvaging a Test series win against Pakistan ended in disaster as they were thrashed by nine wickets before lunch on day three. The decider Test match ended with an embarrassing defeat for England.
The start of day three marked the beginning of the final chapter in this intense series. With England barely clinging onto hope, they still had an outside chance of claiming a miraculous win or at least forcing a draw. However, that was all but extinguished as Pakistan came out strong, determined to seal the deal.
Pakistan's bowlers showed no signs of mercy as they tightened their grip on the English batting lineup. Their seamers and spinners combined to weave a web of destruction that England struggled to overcome. Wickets continued to fall, each one pushing the Three Lions further into despair.
England's fight all but ended as they lost their last wicket in the morning session, handing Pakistan a clear path to victory. With just 12 runs needed to claim the Test series win, the outcome was all but certain.
The Pakistan batsmen, composed and confident, made light work of the meager target. Brushing aside England's feeble attempts to pick up wickets, they coasted to a nine-wicket victory. And just like that, the Test series decider was wrapped up in no time.
The final result marked a bitter end to a thrilling Test series, with England's defeat raising questions about their strategy, form, and team dynamics. For Pakistan, this victory served as a fitting testament to their prowess as they secured a hard-fought Test series win.