Pitched battle: Pakistan, England eye Test-deciding surface – Sports

RAWALPINDI: The pitch for the series-deciding Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi was being scrutinised Tuesday, as the hosts tried to dry the surface to replicate last week’s spin-led success.

Pakistan’s gamble using the same pitch for a second game running paid off in Multan, as they pulled off a 152-run series-levelling win on Friday.

Pakistan were helped to all 20 England…