Misbah’s late dismissal caps England’s fightback in 1st Test

But Swann trapped Misbah infront with a sharp incoming delivery and had the not out decision by New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden overturned by the Decision Review System (DRS) to boost England’s cause.

Misbah had put on a valuable 52 runs for the sixth wicket with wicket-keeper batsman Adnan Akmal,who was unbeaten on a gritty 24.

James Anderson ended the day on a high note for his team when he bowled Abdul Rehman (four) in the last over to leave Pakistan at 288-7 at the close,a lead of 96 over England’s first innings total of 192.

Misbah’s wicket has seemingly brought England back in the match. The Pakistani skipper had hit five boundaries during his 154-ball knock.

England paceman Stuart Broad said his team deserved wickets at the end.

“We deserved those wickets,” said Broad. “It was Swann’s decision to take the DRS because we had two and it’s no use keeping them in the hat,so we got that crucial wicket and now need to bowl them out quickly and score big second time.”

Hafeez agreed Misbah’s wicket was crucial.

“Misbah’s wicket was costly,but we are still in a strong position and with the ball turning we still have a good chance in this match,” said the opener.

Before Misbah,Pakistan lost the crucial wicket of Younis Khan (37) on the stroke of tea when the experienced batsman offered no stroke to part-timer Jonathan Trott’s incoming delivery and was adjudged leg-before.