Ben Duckett slams 52 versus Pakistan in 3rd Test: Stats
What's the story
England batter Ben Duckett slammed a 52-run knock versus Pakistan on Day 1 of the 3rd Test being held in Rawalpindi. Duckett handed England a good start before the visitors lost their way. When Duckett fell, England were 98/4 in 25.5 overs. Noman Ali trapped Duckett leg before wicket. This was Duckett's third fifty-plus score in the ongoing three-match series. Here's more.
Information
Duckett and Crawley add 56 runs for the first wicket
Duckett and Zak Crawley added 56 runs for the first wicket. England lost Ollie Pope and Joe Root in quick succession before Duckett brought up his fifty in the 24th over. A length delivery which turned in sharply from Noman, had Duckett dismissed shortly thereafter.
Series
An impressive series
Duckett started with an impressive 84-run knock in the series opener as England won the contest by an innings and 84 runs. In the 2nd Test, Duckett hit 114 and 0 in England's defeat by 152 runs. And now, he managed 52 from 84 balls. He smashed four fours and a six.
Runs
12th fifty in Tests for Duckett
Duckett's 52 takes him to 2,078 runs at 41.56. This was his 12th fifty (100s: 4). As per ESPNcricinfo, Duckett has surpassed 600 runs versus Pakistan (607) in Tests at 67.44. He registered his fifth fifty (100s: 2). In 17 away matches (31 innings), Duckett owns 1,211 runs at 40.36. This was his 7th fifty (100s: 3).