England opener Ben Duckett scored his fourth Test century before Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack collapsed the tourists on the second day of the second Test.
Duckett and Zak Crawley (27) shared a quick 73-run opening stand in response to Pakistan’s first innings total of 366 on an unpredictable Multan wicket.
However, Pakistan’s Sajid Khan (4-80) tore through England’s middle order towards the end of the match and the visitors lost four big wickets of Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook and captain Ben Stokes for just 14 runs, the latter missing the start. I did it. It takes 127 drifts to leave England just once.
Jamie Smith (12) and Brydon Carse (2) helped steady the ship on a spinning wicket, adding a cautious unbeaten 14-run stand to take England to 239-6 at stumps.
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Resuming the second day at 259-5, Pakistan’s Noman Ali (32) and Aamer Jamal (37) shared a challenging 49-run partnership for the ninth wicket to lift the hosts to a respectable level tie and England’s bowling attack did the trick for all. Forced me to work hard. 10 wickets.
Senior spinner Jack Leach (4-114) starred with the ball, while Carse (3-50) and Matthew Potts (2-66) also contributed.
Pakistan will look to round off England’s lower-middle order on day three. sky sportsTo secure the lead before a second innings that was as fragile as it had been in the first Test.
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England lost four quick wickets for just 14 runs against Pakistan, including that of captain Ben Stokes.
First test: Multan – October 7-11 – England wins by 47 runs in 1 innings
Second test: Multan – October 15-19
Third test: Rawalpindi – October 24-28
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