Pakistan and England continued their ongoing Test series; both sides locked horns on Day 2 of the second Test. Day 1 saw Pakistan put in an excellent performance courtesy Kamran Ghulam, who scored a century on debut, playing in place of Babar Azam.
At the end of the first day, Pakistan were batting on a score of 259 runs with the loss of five wickets. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha were at the crease. As Day 2 began, Rizwan ended up scoring 41 runs in 97 deliveries, with Agha adding 31 runs on the board in total.
Furthermore, Aamer Jamal scored 37 runs as Pakistan posted a total of 366 runs on the board in the first innings of the game. As for England, Jack Leach was the highest wicket-taker for his side in the first innings with four wickets to his name. Brydon Carse took three wickets, with Matthew Potts striking twice and Shoaib Bashir taking one wicket.
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Coming out to bat, England opened their innings with Zak Crawley scoring 27 runs and Ben Duckett scoring a century. Duckett amassed 114 runs in 129 deliveries. Ollie Pope scored 29 runs in 37 deliveries, alongside Joe Root, who added 34 runs on the board.
After Ben Duckett’s knock, Pakistan’s bowling put forth an incredible performance in order to limit the visitors in the first innings. Harry Brook and Ben Stokes added nine and one run on the board, respectively with Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse staying unbeaten on scores of 12 and two, respectively.
By the end of Day 2, England had posted a total of 239 runs with the loss of six wickets, trailing by 127 runs. As for Pakistan, Sajid Khan was the highest wicket-taker with four wickets to his name and Noman Ali taking two wickets.
Here’s how X reacted to Day 2 of the second Test:
Finally after 2nd day’s play pakistani youtubers and some former cricketers ll have to appreciate the pakistani team after long time #PakistanCricket #PAKvENG #Pakistan
— Cricket under microscope (@cricketmicrosc) October 16, 2024
Maina Matches dekha kiya chora PCT apna Arooj Pr .. 😭😭😭#PakistanCricket #PAKvENG
— SALAYHA 👑🇵🇰 (@Salayha_Ghaffar) October 16, 2024
The #Multan test is in a fascinating stage. Pakistan with their noses ahead, one might say. Are they playing on the same strip that was used for the first test? Picking 4 spinners seems to have been an inspired decision for Pakistan, right now at least. #PAKvENG
— Makarand (मकरंद) (مکرند) (@Makarand_S) October 16, 2024
2nd Test Match Pakistan vs England
Stumps-Day 2- Session 3
Pak 366/10
Eng 239/6
Overs 53
Jamie Smith 12, Brydon Carse 2
What an electrifying finish! Just moments ago, England was cruising at 211-2, but the tables have turned spectacularly. #PAKVENG #ENGVPAK pic.twitter.com/66qprcse9z
— Muhammad Hanzalah (@Mu00095hanzalah) October 16, 2024
When the ball needs shining, just call Jack Leach! Who knew bald heads could double as cricket ball polishers?
Sajid Khan’s head is just here for moral support! 😂🏏 #PAKvENG #PakistanCricket #WTC25 #SajidKhan #JackLeach pic.twitter.com/VBhQiQnAQ0
— Sitarah Anjum Official (@SitarahAnjum) October 16, 2024
Pakistan vs England 2nd test match stumps day 2
England 239/6 after 53 overs, trail by 127 runs #PAKvENG #Cricket
— Mustafa Saleem (@Callmemustafa_) October 16, 2024
This kind of situation will be a big test for Smith. The route he takes tomorrow will determine England’s route in this game. It hinges on the English wicketkeeper now! #ENGvsPAK #ENGvsPAK #PAKvsENG #PAKvENG #Cricket #BBCCricket #CricketTwitter
— vineet jacob (@JacobVineet) October 16, 2024
Sajid Khan 🤩 brilliant bowling Pakistan 🇵🇰 back in the game #PakistanCricket #PAKvENG #SajidKhan@TheRealPCB @ICC @englandcricket @ECB_cricket
— Sufyain Khan (@SufyainKhan) October 16, 2024
Root ❌
Duckett ❌
Brook ❌
Sajid’s on a roll! 🔥 #PAKvENG
#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/EM4VUfE8bx
— 🇵🇰 حسنین رضا (@iamhusnain1999) October 16, 2024