Pak vs Eng 2nd Test 1st Day: Exciting Day Of Cricket

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The first day of the 2nd test match between Pakistan and England saw some excellent cricket played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 15th October 2024.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and decided to bat first. After the initial spell by Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts, England captain Stokes decided to bring Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir into the attack. Jack Leach got the breakthrough dismissing Abdullah Shafique with beauty. Leach then took the wicket of Shan Masood with an easy catch to Zak Crawley at short midwicket to leave Pakistan in trouble at 19 for 2.

The debutant Kamran Ghulam came to the crease with positive intent against Leach and Shoaib Bashir. Saim Ayub also looked impressive against both England spinners. Both Pakistani batters showed intent on keeping the scoreboard ticking making life tough for England bowlers. It was a good effort by Saim and Kamran to end the first session at 79 for 2.

Saim Ayub looked confident reaching his fifty of 97 deliveries. England captain Stokes decided to start with Bashir and Leach in the second session. Kamran Ghulam made the batting look easy, reaching his half-century off 104 balls. Stokes brought in Brydon Carse into the attack replacing Shoaib Bashir.

Stokes bought himself into the attack and troubled Kamran Ghulam. Ghulam struggled with cramps in his forearm. There were some nervy moments for Ghulam. Right before the tea break, Matthew Potts got the wicket of Saim Ayub providing a simple catch to Stokes at mid-off due to superb field placement. Ayub and Ghulam added 149 runs for the 3rd wicket. Pakistan went into the tea break at 173 for 3.

Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts began the third session with disciplined lines and lengths not allowing Saud and Ghulam to score runs easily. Carse proved his worth with a lovely delivery to dismiss Saud caught by Jamie Smith.  Mohammad Rizwan survived a few anxious moments initially.

Ghulam was dropped by Ben Duckett. After the drop chance, Ghulam looked confident while Mohammad Rizwan was given a reprieve as Ben Stokes did not appeal for a review for a caught behind. Ghulam scored a well-deserved ton in the maiden innings with a superb boundary off 192 deliveries. The England captain took the second new ball immediately. Shoaib Bashir showed his class with a stunning delivery that turned and shattered the stumps for a superb 118. Rizwan and Ghulam added 65 runs for the 5th wicket.

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha ensured that Pakistan ended the first day on 259 for 5.

Pakistan 259 for 5 in 90 overs (Kamran Ghulam 118, Saim Ayub 77, Leach 2/92)  



 





Kamran Ghulam 118 ensures Pakistan reach 259 for 5 on the first day of the 2nd test against England at Multan. 

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