PAK vs ENG 1st Test Multan: England Face Uphill Task After Pakistan’s 556 on Day 2
In a commanding display at Multan, England reached 96/1 at stumps on Day 2, facing a daunting challenge after Pakistan’s imposing first innings total of 556. The dynamic Zak Crawley held fort with an unbeaten 64, finding solid support in Joe Root (32*). However, the hosts struck early when young speedster Naseem Shah removed captain Ollie Pope for a duck.
PAK vs ENG 1st Test Day 2 Highlights
Pakistan’s batting masterclass saw several standout performances. Salman Ali Agha stole the show with a brilliant unbeaten 104, achieving his personal milestone of 1,000 Test runs. His explosive innings featured 10 boundaries and three towering sixes, highlighting Pakistan’s batting prowess.
The elegant Saud Shakeel contributed significantly with a fluent 82, studded with eight boundaries. The entertainment peaked during Salman’s partnership with Shaheen Shah Afridi, producing a quick-fire 85 runs for the ninth wicket, Afridi contributing 26.
The foundation of Pakistan’s dominance was built on Day 1 through Shan Masood’s magnificent 151 and Abdullah Shafique’s steady 102. Adding to England’s frustration, nightwatchman Naseem Shah surprised everyone with an entertaining 33, including three sixes.
For the visitors, Jack Leach emerged as the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse claimed two each. England now face the challenging task of scoring 261 more runs to avoid the follow-on.
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