Pak vs Eng 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE: Action-Packed Highlights and Key Moments
The ongoing Pak vs Eng 2nd Test has delivered an exciting contest, and Day 2 at the Multan Cricket Stadium was no exception. With Pakistan fighting back on Day 1, the match remains finely poised, keeping fans like me on the edge of our seats. As we dive into Day 2, here's a comprehensive breakdown of what transpired and what to expect moving forward.
Day 2 Stumps, England 239-6
Pakistan gets back-to-back 4 wickets 💥 , Eng 226-6 at the moment, Sajid Khan picks 4
21.5 Four Runs 💥 Ollie Pope Pulled hard for Four, Eng 115-1
2nd Session, England 87-1
12.4 Four Runs 💥 Ducket reverse sweep this time for boundary, 50 For Ducket
12.1 Breakthrough 💥 Pakistan reviews for Crawley Caught behind and there is a spike Pakistan picks one, Crawley Goes for 27bowl by Nouman, England 72-1
9.1 Four Runs 💥 Now Crawely Sweeps For Four, Eng 64-0
8.5 Four Runs 💥 Again as usual Ducket sweeps for Four
7.4 Mess up by the bowler 💥 Big runout chance miss
6.6 Four Runs 💥 Ducket is sweeping really hard and continuously, England 47-0
5.2 Four Runs 💥 England is racing quickly, Crawley down the pitch smacks through extra cover
4.5 Four Runs 💥 Duckket Sweeps Again for Four
4.2 Four Runs 💥 Duckket Sweeps hard For Boundary, Eng 29-0
2.4 Four Runs 💥 Crawley Drives through the mid-on region for four, Eng 16-0
0.6 Four Runs 💥 Ben Ducket cuts hard for Four, Amir Jamal Loses his length
Pakistan All Out for 366, Innings Break
Pakistan 358-9, Amir Jamal Bowled by Carse
1st Session done, Pakistan 358-8, Noman Ali 29*, Amir Jamal 37*
104.5 Four Runs 💥 Noman sweeps for four, Pakistan 328-8
104.5 Four Runs 💥 This time he cuts it hard for another four of the over
104.2 Four Runs 💥 Amir Jamal Pulled Hard For Four Runs
103.3 Gone 💥 Sajid Khan Gone bowl by Jack Leach on just 2, Pakistan 309-8
100.5 gone this time 💥 he could not manage to pick the gap this time, he goes for well well-made 31, Pakistan is 7 down
100.2 Four Runs 💥 Agha is toiling with the bowlers again same
100.1 Four Runs 💥 He played late again in the same region for Four
98.6 Four Runs 💥 Again now he plays past the fielder other side, and boundaries are flowing, Pakistan 292-6
98.4 Four Runs 💥 Agha Salman guided pass the gully fielder for four runs
98.3 Four Runs 💥 Amir Jamal Plays Uppishly through pass the bowler for a crucial boundary, Pakistan
97.6 ohh what a save for Amir Jamal he played the delivery awkwardly just goes between the two fielders close to the bat
93.6 Four Runs 💥 Agan Salman lunges for a drive and gets a boundary
92.6 Breakthrough💥 Muhammad Rizwan Caught Behind on 41, Pakistan is now 6 down, Early breakthrough for England
91.5 Four Runs💥 Muhammad Rizwan Covers Drives For Boundary, Pakistan 263-5
91.3 Review For Lbw💥 Big swing from Potts, Muhammad Rizwan survives the ball swinging leg side with a bounce
Brydon Carse to start with Maiden, Potts to start with other End
Agha Salman To Face Brydon Carse, the ball is relatively new just 10 Overs old
Live Action Start Day 2: Pakistan 259-5, Rizwan 37*, Salman 5*
Pakistan’s Day 1 Fightback
Day 1 saw Pakistan battling hard after losing early wickets. Kamran Ghulam, who was playing in his debut Test match, stepped up in style. His brilliant, scoring 118 centuries helped stabilize Pakistan after a shaky start. Ghulam’s knock was the highlight of the day and he showed exceptional patience, taking 280 minutes to reach his century. I found it impressive how he handled England's aggressive bowling attack.
His partnership with Saim Ayub, who scored 77, was crucial, and they added a valuable 149 runs for the third wicket. Ghulam further built another partnership with Mohammad Rizwan, adding 65 runs before his dismissal. At the end of Day 1, Pakistan stood at 259-5 with Rizwan and Agha Salman still at the crease.
England’s Bowling Effort
While Ghulam dominated the day, England's bowlers also had their moments. Jack Leach was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 92 runs. The English team was patient, trying different field setups to break Pakistan’s partnerships. Ben Stokes, despite concerns about his hamstring, bowled five overs and didn’t show any signs of discomfort. In my opinion, England’s bowling on a pitch that offered little for spinners was commendable.
Pak vs Eng 2nd Test Day 2: What Happened?
Day 2 started with Pakistan aiming to build on their solid foundation. Mohammad Rizwan, one of Pakistan’s key players, began the day positively. However, England quickly hit back. The visitors managed to take some early wickets, applying pressure on Pakistan’s middle order. Agha Salman tried to anchor the innings but fell after scoring 42.
What caught my attention during Day 2 was how England adapted to the conditions. Their bowlers bowled tight lines, forcing mistakes from the Pakistani batsmen. Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse bowled particularly well, both getting crucial wickets. England knew they had to bowl Pakistan out quickly to stay in control, and they made sure to keep the pressure on.
Despite the wickets falling, Pakistan managed to cross 300, which gave them something to defend. Their tailenders contributed some handy runs, stretching their total to 329. By lunch on Day 2, England found themselves in a competitive contest.
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FAQs About Pak vs Eng 2nd Test Day 2
1. How did Pakistan perform on Day 2?
Pakistan had a mixed day. While they lost wickets early on, they managed to post a respectable total of 329, thanks to contributions from their lower order.
2. Who were the key performers for England?
Jack Leach continued to be England’s standout bowler with 2 wickets. Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse also picked up wickets, helping England maintain control.
3. What was the highlight of Day 2?
The highlight of Day 2 was Pakistan crossing the 300-run mark, which gave them a fighting chance in this Test match.
4. What can we expect in the next session?
England’s batsmen will now take center stage. They’ll aim to build a solid foundation in their first innings and gain control of the match.
My Final Thoughts: The Test Hangs in the Balance
The Pak vs Eng 2nd Test is still wide open. Pakistan’s total of 329 is competitive, but not unassailable. England’s batsmen will need to apply themselves on a pitch that seems to be offering less and less help to the bowlers. In my opinion, this Test match has all the makings of a classic, with both teams with a chance to win.
As we head into the final sessions of the match, all eyes will be on England’s batting. Can they dominate Pakistan’s bowling attack, or will Pakistan fight back with early wickets? I’m excited to see how this unfolds!
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