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Spin is expected to play a crucial role in Rawalpindi, a fact both teams have reflected in their line-ups. The last time these sides played here, the first-innings scores were 657 and 579, but it seems unlikely that such high scores will be repeated. The weather in Rawalpindi is pleasant, with a cool breeze blowing across the ground, and temperatures are expected to stay in the high 20s throughout the Test with no rain in the forecast.
The hosts have opted for the same line-up that ended their three-year, eight-month wait for a home Test win. Their XI was confirmed after the final practice session on the eve of the match, featuring seven players who can bowl spin and just one seamer.
The tourists, on the other hand, have named three specialist spinners for this crucial Test, including the return of leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed. Joe Root will serve as the fourth spinner, while Gus Atkinson is back in the squad after resting in the second Test.
Teams:
Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood(c), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Zahid Mahmood
England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir
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