Babar Azam hits a captain's knock. After Abrar Ahmed's debut seven-wicket haul, Pakistan dominated the first day despite losing two wickets. Babar with the bat is obviously the star of the day, followed by Abrar Ahmed. Now it's time for the batters to go big with their bats. I hope that Pakistan's next morning will be a great day for them. Indeed, a great test match in progress.
Pakistan need to bat carefully on day 2 as they are 174 runs behind. We saw Pakistan fail to chase a relatively small target of 344 in Pindi test, this clearly is an indication that how good England bowling is. At the moment Babr Azam is on crease and if he can bat for next 30 to 40 overs then Pakistan definitely have a chance to get some lead in first innings.
Pakistan lost 4 quick wickets today and they lost the early advantage which they would have got if they would have scored a lead of 100 or more in this innings. Both Baber Azam and Saud Shakeel who were looking good lost their wicket in the first session of the morning of day 2. Now Pakistan will have to bat well even to reach England's first innings score of 281.
I think England are back in the game unless we see any miracle innings from the tail, which is difficult. When at one time it seems that Pakistan will end up with a lead in the first innings, the chances are that England will get the lead of 60 to 80 runs. Pakistan's batting is again in externe pressure and they have no clue on how to get out of this pressure.