Second Test: England scored 239 for 6 against Pakistan
The second day of the second Test match between England and Pakistan in Multan concluded with England scoring 239 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, trailing Pakistan's first innings total of 366 runs. This leaves Pakistan with a lead of 127 runs as the match progresses.
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Key Performers
England: Ben Duckett was the standout performer, scoring a resilient 114 runs. Other notable contributions came from Jurort with 34 runs, Ollie Pope with 29, and Zach Crawley with 27 runs. Harry Brook managed only 9 runs, while captain Ben Stokes was dismissed for just 1 run.
Pakistan: Sajid Khan was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets, while Nauman Ali chipped in with 2 dismissals.
Pakistan's First Innings
Pakistan batted first after winning the toss, posting a total of 366 runs before being all out. The team's innings featured key contributions from debutant Kamran Ghulam, who scored an impressive 118 runs, and Saeem Ayub, who added 77 runs. However, the team faced early setbacks with Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, and captain Shan Masood managing only 7, 4, and 3 runs, respectively.
On the second day, Pakistan continued their innings but lost Mohammad Rizwan for 41 runs and Salman Ali Agha for 31 runs. Sajid Khan contributed 2 runs before being dismissed, and Amir Jamal scored 37 runs, with Nauman Ali contributing 32 runs.
England's Response
In response to Pakistan's total, England began their innings solidly but faced difficulties as wickets fell at crucial moments. Ben Duckett's century was a highlight, providing stability in the batting lineup. However, the team struggled to build partnerships, with only a few players reaching double figures.
Conclusion
As the second Test match unfolds, England finds itself in a challenging position, needing to build on their current score of 239 for 6. With Pakistan holding a 127-run lead, the next day will be crucial for both teams as England looks to avoid a series defeat.
