England vs Pakistan First Test: Day 2 Highlights

During the second day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England, held at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Pakistan, both teams showcased their talents in a tense contest. The fixture is part of England’s tour of Pakistan in 2024.

England’s innings got underway solidly with Joe Root and Zak Crawley at the crease. Root remained a steady presence, scoring 19 runs from 34 balls, while Crawley proceeded assertively with a score of 37 from 42 balls. By England’s 13th over, the score stood at 56 for 1, exhibiting a cautious yet assured beginning to their innings.

On the bowling side, Pakistan’s Naseem Shah claimed an early wicket, providing an impactful start for his team. With figures of 1 for 14 from his four overs, Shah was successful in unsettling the English batsmen as the innings progressed.

Earlier, Pakistan managed to extend their innings to 149 overs before being bowled out by England. Salman Agha emerged as a key performer for Pakistan, scoring a remarkable 104 runs off 119 balls, which included some aggressive stroke play that challenged England’s bowling line-up.

England’s bowlers had to toil hard, with Jack Leach delivering an extended spell to claim 3 wickets for 160 runs over 40 overs. His perseverance finally paid off as the English team was able to wrap up the innings.

The contest highlighted several key moments, including a spectacular catch that orchestrated the dismissal of a Pakistani batsman in what was described as an ‘absolute screamer’. Such events added to the ping-pong of momentum swings on the field, demonstrating the gripping nature of Test cricket.