Duckett Fifty Leads England Quick Response to Pakistan’s 366 Ben Duckett’s brisk half-century helped England reach 88-1 at tea on the second day of the second Test in Multan, in reply to Pakistan’s 366-run total. England trails by 278 runs with nine wickets in hand, making solid progress against a Pakistan side that relies on just one frontline seamer, Aamer Jamal.
Key Highlights
- Ben Duckett’s Performance: Duckett scored his 12th Test half-century, reaching 53 off 47 balls, showcasing aggressive play against Pakistan’s attack.
- Early Loss: Zak Crawley contributed 27 runs before being caught behind off spinner Noman Ali.
- Pakistan’s Resistance: Kamran Ghulam top-scored with 118, while Saim Ayub added 77 runs, setting a challenging total for England.
- England’s Bowling: Spinner Jack Leach grabbed four wickets (4-114), while pacers Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts shared five wickets, helping dismiss Pakistan for 366.
Day’s Progress
Session | Highlights |
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Morning | Pakistan added 107 runs, reaching 366 with strong tail-end resistance. |
England’s Start | Duckett scored 53*, England 88-1 at tea, trailing by 278 runs. |
Key Players | Jack Leach (4 wickets), Kamran Ghulam (118), Ben Duckett (53*). |
Bowling Summary
- Jack Leach: 4-114
- Brydon Carse: 3-50
- Matthew Potts: 2-66
Pakistan’s Tail-End Effort
- Aamer Jamal and Noman Ali resisted England’s attack, adding a crucial unbroken stand of 49 runs for the ninth wicket.
England’s strategy to build on Duckett’s solid start will be crucial as they aim to strengthen their position in the three-match series, which they currently lead 1-0.