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Stuart Broad struck early in the final session to break Mohammad Abbas' resistance, before bad light forced early stumps with Pakistan finishing day 2 on 223/98 in Southampton on Friday. Wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan scored a gritty half-century (60 not out) helping his get past 200-mark on a day when conditions favoured the fast bowlers immensely. Earlier, the start of play was delayed for one-and-a-half hour -- first due to rain and then with wet outfield. Pakistan's two overnight batsmen Babar and Rizwan played with great caution and survived challenging conditions to reach the lunch unscathed, adding 29 runs to their total. Anderson and co. failed to make most of the overcast conditions in the first session as Pakistan reached 155/5 at lunch. England fast bowlers began the second session on a great note getting rid of a well-set Babar Azam and two other players. Stuart Broad bowled a peach of a delivery to remove a well-set Babar Azam for 47 runs, handing Pakistan a huge blow. However, they were left frustrated when Rizwan combined with Mohammad Abbas to stitch a 39-run partnership for the ninth wicket, taking their score to 215/8 at tea. Broad and Anderson were the pick of the bowlers for the hosts, picking up three wickets apiece. (SCORECARD)

Highlights of England Vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 2, straight from The Rose Bowl Stadium, Southampton

Stumps @ Day 2! Pakistan 223/9

Final session on Day 2!

Light meter is out and we are off!

LBW appeal... Not Given! Abbas Survives!

Half-century for Rizwan!

Second new ball taken!

Run out! Afridi departs! Pakistan 8 down!

Shaheen Afridi survives!

Double bowling change!

James Anderson takes his third wicket!

Eight runs in three overs!

Broad strikes to remove Babar Azam!

Second session begins!

Double bowling change!

Back to back maiden overs!

Class bowling form Anderson-Woakes!

Play to start at 5:00pm IST!

GOOD NEWS....Covers are coming off!

Wet outfield delays start of play!

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