In a thrilling showdown, England’s opener Ben Duckett secured his fourth Test century, despite a dramatic collapse against Pakistan’s spin-dominant bowling attack on day two of the second Test in Multan.
Duckett, alongside Zak Crawley, set a brisk tone with a 73-run opening partnership in response to Pakistan’s first innings total of 366. However, the tide turned as Pakistan’s Sajid Khan delivered a stunning performance, claiming 4 wickets for 80 runs and dismantling England’s middle order with crucial strikes that saw Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and captain Ben Stokes fall for just 14 runs.
As the innings progressed, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse managed to stabilize England’s efforts, adding a timid 14 runs to conclude the day at 239-6, leaving them 127 runs behind.
Starting the day at 259-5, Pakistan’s Noman Ali and Aamer Jamal showcased resilience with a determined 49-run partnership for the ninth wicket, pushing their team to a respectable score and testing England’s bowling squad. Senior spinner Jack Leach stood out with 4 wickets for 114 runs, supported by Carse’s 3-50 and Potts’ 2-66 efforts.
With the series poised for an intense contest, Pakistan aims to swiftly dispatch England’s middle and lower order on day three to strengthen their position before a crucial second innings.
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Upcoming Matches:
- First Test: Multan – October 7-11 – England won by an innings and 47 runs
- Second Test: Multan – October 15-19
- Third Test: Rawalpindi – October 24-28
Don’t miss day three of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Multan, with coverage starting at 5:50 AM on Wednesday, ahead of play at 6:00 AM.
