Shafiq, Younus take Pakistan into lead

London: Asad Shafiq and Younus Khan centuries helped Pakistan open up a lead over England in the final Test at The Oval.

Dropped on seven, Shafiq made 109, while Younus emerged from his poor run of form to end the second day unbeaten on 101, his 32nd Test century.

Pakistan, for whom Azhar Ali made 49, closed on 340-6, leading by 12.

Chris Woakes took two wickets in an over late on but England, 2-1 up in the series, were undermined by three dropped catches.

Alex Hales, James Anderson and Steven Finn were responsible for spilling the chances which enabled Pakistan to lay the platform for a sizeable first-innings total on a reliable surface.

To cap a tough day for England, Hales was fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at the umpire's decision on Thursday and making "inappropriate comments" when he visited the third umpire's room.

Brief scores
England - 328 (Moeen 108, Bairstow 55, Sohail 5-68)
Pakistan - 340 for 6 (Shafiq 109, Younis 101*)
Status - Pakistan lead by 12 runs

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