The second test match between Pakistan and England commenced on Tuesday (October 15) at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The host team captain, Shan Masood, won the toss and opted to bat first on a surface that was also used for the previous match.
The side managed to score 259 runs for the loss of 5 wickets at the stumps on Day 1. Left-arm spinner Jack Leach gave England a good start in the contest by dismissing Abdullah Shafique (7) and Shan Masood (3) inside the first ten overs and reducing Pakistan to 19/2.
Saim Ayud (77) and Kamran Ghulam rescued their side from the troubling situation by putting together a 149-run partnership for the third wicket. The duo tackled the spinners with sensible batting and took full toll on loose deliveries.
Replacing Babar Azam in the number four position, Kamran Ghulam (118) hit a brilliant century on debut to make an instant impression. England made a comeback in the second half of the day with a couple of quick wickets. Mohammad Rizwan (37) and Agha Salman (5) remained unbeaten at the crease at stumps for Pakistan after reaching 259/5.
Fans enjoyed the action that transpired on Day 1 of the second test between England and Pakistan. They expressed their reactions by sharing memes on social media platforms.
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