MANCHESTER: England took a firm grip on the second test with a massive first innings lead of 391 runs after Pakistan was bowled out for 198 on Sunday.
Captain Alastair Cook didn't force the follow-on and England extended its lead to 402 before rain suspended play for the second time on the third day. England took early tea at 11-0.
Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq fought a lone battle and top-scored with 52 as Pakistan batting crumbled against a four-man seam attack, led by Chris Woakes' 4-67.
Resuming at 57-4, Pakistan limped to 119-8 by lunch which was extended after rain suspended play for an hour.
Misbah frustrated England by contributing 60 runs for a ninth-wicket stand with Wahab Riaz (39) before off-spinner Moeen Ali wrapped up the innings by dismissing both batsmen.
Brief Scores
England: 589 for 8 dec (Joe Root 264, Alastair Cook 105) and 11 for 0 lead Pakistan: 198 (Misbah-ul-Haq 52, Shan Masood 39, Wahab Riaz 39, Chris Woakes 4-67) by 402 runs.