Pakistan vs England 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Babar Azam's Replacement Kamran Ghulam Slams Ton On Test Debut

We are back with England's say with the bat in hand. The umpires are ready, and Pakistan have spread out across the field, energized after a tight-knit pep talk from skipper Shan Masood. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley are the openers for England. Aamer Jamal has the new ball in hand and will start proceedings for Pakistan! Away we go..

... THE SECOND INNINGS ...

Now, with the ball in their hands, Pakistan will know they must strike early to unsettle a formidable English batting lineup. The pitch has offered little assistance, but England will need to bat intelligently to establish a commanding first-innings total and build on their momentum. So sit tight, grab a coffee, and get ready, exciting phase awaits as the second innings is just moments away!

Mohammad Rizwan's scratchy stay came to an abrupt halt early on Day 2, having narrowly escaped a missed edge on Day 1. England’s bowlers showcased remarkable discipline, steadily wearing down the Pakistani lineup with crucial breakthroughs that thwarted any attempts to seize control. Although Salman Agha mounted a brilliant counterattack, pushing Pakistan past the 300-run mark, England remained unfazed, consistently claiming wickets to halt the flow of runs. Aamer Jamal and Noman Ali forged a determined 49-run partnership, demonstrating their resolve and holding firm through the first session. However, England rallied back strongly, ultimately wrapping up Pakistan's innings at 366. For England, Jack Leach remained the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets while Brydon Carse got three against his name.

After opting to bat first, Pakistan found themselves on the back foot early, with Jack Leach making the new ball talk. The spinner struck twice in quick succession, removing opener Abdullah Shafique and the skipper Shan Masood, leaving Pakistan in a spot of bother. However, Saim Ayub and debutant Kamran Ghulam stepped up with resilience, stitching together a brilliant 149-run stand that brought some much-needed stability. Kamran looked composed throughout, bringing up a memorable debut Test century, while Saim fell just short of his own milestone, dismissed for a well-crafted 77.

What a remarkable effort from Pakistan's tail-enders to wag and frustrate England a bit longer! Their determination and grit made a significant impact, allowing the team to push their total to 366 runs. England will be delighted with their effort and with the momentum now in their corner, they’ll be eager to translate this energy into a solid performance with the bat.

OUT! TAKEN! Jack Leach wraps things up with his fourth wicket! A good bowling change from Ben Stokes yet again. This is flighted, full and on middle, Noman Ali goes down on one knee to slog sweep again but gets more height on that one than distance. The ball flies in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Brydon Carse settles under it to take a nice catch. A handy knock of 32 off 61 from Ali finally comes to an end! Pakistan have been bowled out for 366!

Floated, full and around middle, turns in a bit, Noman Ali uses his feet to slog it away but misses and gets hit on his left thigh.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Noman Ali prods out and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Jack Leach (38-2-114-3) comes back into the attack replacing Brydon Carse!

Goes for the yorker, on off, swinging in, Zahid Mahmood does well to dig it out.

On a length and on middle, Zahid Mahmood steps across and pats it down the pitch.

Good length and on off, nips back in sharply, Zahid Mahmood tries to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Uppish but safe! Matthew Potts bangs it short and on middle, Noman Ali looks to pull but gets hurried as the ball takes the top edge and lands safely in the vacant square leg region. The cross.

Short of a length but too far down the leg again, Noman Ali lets it go.

Matthew Potts tries the short ball but bowls this way down the leg side, Noman Ali makes an easy leave.

Full again and on off, shaping in, Zahid Mahmood strides out and blocks it out on the pitch.

Fullish and on middle, Noman Ali works it to mid-wicket for a single.

On a length and on middle, Noman Ali fends it to the leg side.

Bangs in another bouncer, on middle and leg, Noman Ali tries to take it on but misses his pull.