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Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and updates from second Test in Multan as hosts bat first

England secured a historic win over Pakistan in the first Test on the back of Harry Brook and Joe Root’s huge scores

Luke Baker
Friday 18 October 2024 06:48 BST
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Ben Stokes trains during England nets in Multan, Pakistan

An unprecedented spin-heavy Pakistan cricket won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test against England cricket in Multan.

Ben Stokes returned to lead England after recovering from a torn hamstring as the visitors made two changes from the side which recorded an innings and 47-run win in the first Test last week.

Stokes, who missed England’s 2-1 win at home against Sri Lanka and also last week’s victory in Multan, replaced Chris Woakes while Matthew Potts came in for fellow seamer Gus Atkinson.

Pakistan, who are on an 11-match winless streak at home, dropped four senior players – including out-of-form Babar Azam – for the rest of the series as Kamran Ghulam was handed a Test debut.

Meanwhile, spin trio Sajid Khan, Noman Ali and Zahid Mahmood – who haven’t played first-class cricket for nine months – also come into the starting XI, forming a five-strong spin attack alongside Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub.

Follow all the latest live coverage in the live blog below:

Pakistan vs England

20.2

Sajid Khan to Jamie Smith. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.

18 October 2024 06:48

Pakistan vs England

20.1

Sajid Khan to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front sweeping, mis-timed to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ayub.

18 October 2024 06:47

Pakistan vs England

19.6

Noman Ali to Jamie Smith. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Shafique.

18 October 2024 06:45

Pakistan vs England

19.5

Noman Ali to Ben Stokes. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ayub.

18 October 2024 06:44

Pakistan vs England

19.4

Noman Ali to Jamie Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Mehmood.

18 October 2024 06:44

Pakistan vs England

19.3

OUT! L.B.W. Noman Ali to Harry Brook. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, hit pad.

18 October 2024 06:40

Pakistan vs England

19.2

Noman Ali to Harry Brook. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Shakeel.

18 October 2024 06:39

Pakistan vs England

19.1

Noman Ali to Ben Stokes. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Mehmood.

18 October 2024 06:38

Pakistan vs England

18.6

Sajid Khan to Harry Brook. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Jamal.

18 October 2024 06:37

Pakistan vs England

18.5

Sajid Khan to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Jamal.

18 October 2024 06:36

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