Pakistan captain Shan Masood says he would like another spinning pitch for the third Test against England in Rawalpindi after such a surface helped his side set up a series decider.
The hosts completed a 152-run victory early on day four of the second Test in Multan, having opted to reuse the same playing surface from England's victory in the first Test.
All 20 England wickets fell to spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, with the surface, on which the tourists scored 823-7 declared last week, deteriorating significantly.
"We’re hoping the sun can play its part and the wicket can be on the drier side," said Masood, whose side ended an 11-Test winless run at home.
"It remains to be seen. We’ll try to create a good Test pitch where both teams can pick up 20 wickets."
Pakistan picked an XI with seven spin options and only one pace bowler on the back of their heavy defeat in the first Test.
Helped by winning the toss and therefore having the best of the batting conditions on day one, Pakistan dismissed England for 291 and 144 as the pitch steadily took more turn and less bounce.
Asked if he would like another spinning pitch in Rawalpindi, where the surface is usually the best for batting in the world, Masood said: "I would, but I don't know if I've ever seen it turn in Rawalpindi.
"That's another issue."
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