After going down by an innings and 47 runs in the series opener in Multan, Shan Masood-led almost new-look Pakistan relied on spin as they claimed a series-levelling 152-run victory over Ben Stokes' England at the same venue. Pakistan, without the likes of Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah in their ranks, ended a six-match winless run in the World Test Championship as spinners Sajid Khan and Noman followed up on Kamran Ghulam's debut century to floor England batters. England had posted a record total of 823/7 declared in the first Test, but failed to cross 300 in the first innings and 200 in the second innings of the second Test thanks to Pakistan using the same pitch as the series opener.

 The home side have already prepared for a similar wicket at Rawalpindi by deploying giant fans and heaters to further dry the wickets with an attempt to gain advantage with their spinners. They, however, are however of their record against England.

PAK vs ENG Head to Head in Tests In PAK vs ENG head to head battle, England hold the advantage, having won 30 times in 91 Tests against Pakistan, who have won 22 times, while 39 matches between the two sides have ended in draws. In the last five meetings, England holds a 4-1 record with Pakistan's win coming in the most recent contest in Multan last week. At home, Pakistan still trail England 5-6 with 16 Tests ending in a draw. In Rawalpindi, Pakistan possess a mixed record, having won 5 times and lost 6 times with 4 matches ending in a draw. In their previous Test at the venue, Pakistan lost to Bangladesh by 6 wickets after losing the series opener also at the same venue by 10 wickets last month.

England, meanwhile, won on their only visit for a Test at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, where they rode on centuries from Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook to gain ascendancy with a total of 657, highest of the venue. Pakistan fought back with a trio of centuries of their own from Babar, Abdullah Shafique and Imam Ul Haq to post 579, their highest total in Rawalpindi as Will Jack claimed a career best of 6 for 161 for England. However, England added to their lead of 122 by adding 264/7 in their second innings. Brook once again smashed a swift 87, sharing a good stand with Joe Root, who scored a quick 73 to set Pakistan a fourth innings target of 377. The home side fell to England quicks James Anderson and Ollie Robinson to lose the contest by 74 runs. Now, before India host New Zealand at the venue for the very first time in Rawalpindi for a red ball contest, here is a look at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Stats and Record ahead of Pakistan vs England 1st Test followed by the broadcast details: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Test Stats and Record

• Matches: 15
• Home Team Won: 5
• Visiting Team Won: 6
• Match Drawn: 4
• Matches Won Batting 1st: 3
• Matches Won Batting 2nd: 8
• Highest Team Total: 657 All Out by England vs Pakistan in 2022
• Lowest Team Total: 139 All Out by West Indies vs Pakistan in 1997
• Average 1st Innings Score: 341
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 403
• Average 3rd Innings Score: 239
• Average 4th Innings Score: 168
• Highest Individual Score: Rahul Dravid (India) - 270 off 495 balls vs Pakistan in 2004
• Best Bowling Innings: Mohammad Zahid (Pakistan) - 7 for 66 vs New Zealand in 1996
• Best Bowling Match: Mohammad Zahid (Pakistan) - 11 for 130 vs New Zealand in 1996

Pakistan Test Record in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

• Matches: 15
• Won: 5
• Lost: 6
• Drawn: 4
• Highest Total: 579 All Out vs England in 2022
• Lowest Total: 145 All Out vs Australia in 1998
• Most Runs: Babar Azam - 570 runs in 11 innings
• Highest Individual Score: Saleem Malik (Pakistan) - 237 off 328 balls vs Australia in 1994
• Most Wickets: Waqar Younis - 23 wickets in 9 innings
• Best Bowling Innings: Mohammad Zahid - 7 for 66 vs New Zealand in 1996
• Best Bowling Match: Mohammad Zahid - 11 for 130 vs New Zealand in 1996

England Test Record in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

• Matches: 1
• Won: 1
• Lost: 0
• Drawn: 0
• Highest Total: 657 All Out vs Pakistan in 2022
• Lowest Total: 264/7 declared vs Pakistan in 2022
• Most Runs: Harry Brook - 240 runs in 2 innings
• Highest Individual Score: Harry Brook - 153 off 116 balls vs Pakistan in 2022
• Most Wickets: Will Jacks - 6 wickets in 2 innings
• Best Bowling Innings: Will Jacks - 6 for 61 vs Pakistan in 2022
• Best Bowling Match: Will Jacks - 6 for 199 vs Pakistan in 2022

Pakistan vs England 3rd Test Dates, Timing and Telecast Info

• Match Dates: Thursday, October 24 to Monday, October 28
• Match Start Time (Everyday): 6 AM BST, 10 AM PKT, 10:30 AM IST
• TV Channels: A-Sports, Ten Sports and PTV Sports (Pakistan), Sky Sports (UK) & India (No Telecast)
• Live Streaming: Fancode (India), Tamasha and Tapmad (Pakistan)