Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket reaction and first Test updates as Crawley finishes day two unbeaten on 64
Follow all the action from Multan Cricket Stadium as England contend without skipper Ben Stokes
Pakistan dominated the opening day of the three-match series against England at Multan, reached 328 for four at the close of play, and were eventually bowled out in the final session of day two for 556.
Ben Duckett sustained a thumb injury taking the final Pakistan wicket with a catch in the slips to dismiss Abrar Ahmed, and did not come out to open the batting. Ollie Pope stepped up in his place and was out for a duck to a stunning catch.
England won 3-0 in the first overseas tour during the ‘Bazball’ era in 2022, but have already found themselves on the back foot with both Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique scoring centuries in the scorching heat.
Brydon Carse made his debut as part of an inexperience seam attack for England, who toiled for a long time out in the heat.
Follow all the latest coverage of the opening day of the match in the live blog below:
Pakistan vs England
28.1
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Pakistan vs England
27.6
Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pakistan vs England
27.5
Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for no runs, shy attempt by Root.
Pakistan vs England
27.4
Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Woakes.
Pakistan vs England
27.3
FOUR! Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs England
27.2
Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Pakistan vs England
27.1
Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Short, wide down leg side backing away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pakistan vs England
26.6
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brook.
Pakistan vs England
26.5
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments