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The second day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England in Multan saw a thrilling display of cricket, with Pakistan establishing a commanding lead thanks to a brilliant century from Agha Salman, while England made a solid start to their chase. Pakistan, resuming their innings at 328-4, continued to pile on the runs with a crucial partnership between Saud Shakeel and Naseem Shah. Shakeel, who had already scored a half-century on Day 1, reached his own personal milestone of 82 runs before being dismissed by Shoaib Bashir. Salman, however, went on to become the star of the day, reaching his third Test century with a single off Jack Leach. He amassed a total of 104 runs, showcasing his aggressive batting style and striking 10 boundaries and three sixes. The partnership between Salman and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who contributed a quickfire 26 runs, further added to Pakistan’s lead. The hosts eventually declared their innings at 556, leaving England with a challenging target.
England’s response began with a setback when stand-in captain Ollie Pope was dismissed for a duck, caught by Aamer Jamal off the bowling of Naseem Shah. However, Zak Crawley and Joe Root steadied the innings with a composed partnership. Crawley, who was dropped on 25, went on to score 64 runs, while Root contributed 32 before stumps were drawn. England managed to reach 96-1, leaving them still needing 261 runs to avoid the follow-on. With the pitch offering little assistance to the bowlers, England will be hopeful of building on their strong start and avoiding a follow-on in the upcoming sessions. The third day of the match promises more exciting action as England attempts to claw their way back into the contest. The overall scoreline suggests that Pakistan has the upper hand, but England is still very much in the game. This match is sure to be a closely fought battle and the tension is likely to escalate as the match progresses.
This first Test match between Pakistan and England is being closely watched by cricket enthusiasts around the world. The match has already seen some impressive performances and exciting moments. Agha Salman's century and the strong start made by England in their chase have added to the intrigue surrounding the match. The remainder of the Test match is sure to be filled with dramatic moments as both teams strive for victory. As the match unfolds, the excitement and anticipation will surely increase as the players continue to battle it out on the field. The upcoming days will witness a crucial clash of wills as both teams fight to gain the upper hand and secure a winning outcome.
Source: PAK vs ENG, 1st Test Day 2: England 96-1 After Agha Salman's Century Lifts Pakistan to 556