Atherton starred despite being hit by Akram

The tense denouement was overshadowed to an extent as England captain Nasser Hussain fell victim to another controversial umpiring decision.

Pakistan had sensed victory as England collapsed to 57 for three from 44 without loss with Arshad Khan claiming two wickets in nine balls.

Hussain was harshly adjudged to have been caught behind by Moin Khan off Arshad for five with television replays showing that the ball had brushed the pad, and not the bat.

Graham Thorpe was then bamboozled by Arshad's spin and clean bowled for a duck.

Saqlain Mushtaq had made the breakthrough when he brilliantly bowled Marcus Trescothick for 10.

Declaration

Earlier, the home side, aided by man of the match Razzaq's impressive century, had declared at 269 for three.

Razzaq's century, which included 12 fours, came off 225 balls in 331 minutes.

Razzaq, who turned 21 on Saturday, achieved the landmark when he scurried for two runs after turning a Darren Gough delivery to mid wicket.

Pakistan immediately declared, leaving England to bat out the day.

Salisbury finally claimed a wicket in the Test series

Earlier, Ian Salisbury claimed his first wicket of the Test series when he had Inzaman-ul-Haq caught out by Graeme Hick for 71.

Inzaman, who had hit a six of Salisbury a few balls before, was caught out by Hick seeking a repeat.

However, Inzaman and Razzaq, who shared a 148-run partnership, had piled on the pressure for Pakistan to leave a draw the extent of England's ambitions.

Razzaq earned the man of the match award thanks to his ton and his three-wicket haul in the first innings.

The series is now perfectly poised for the final Test, which begins in Karachi on Thursday morning.