The player had made tons in Rawalpindi and Karachi, following up with a 151 not out, his career-best score at Old Trafford. The 30-year old opener had been reprieved twice by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler on day one. However, he used this opportunity to stretch his innings to 314 balls in 106 overs at the crease. England had put in some efforts to push their opponents to 187 for five by lunch. Two wickets in two balls had been a remarkable move by Jofra Archer. However, Pakistan’s efforts had been no less in this regard.