England vs Pakistan Live Score 1st Test Day 2 at Lord’s: Pakistan off to steady start on Day 2

England vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score 1st Test Day 2: Catch Live scores and action as England look to bounce back against Pakistan on Day 2.

By: Sports Desk | Updated: May 25, 2018 4:22:34 pm
England vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 2 Live Cricket Score England vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score 1st Test Day 2: England were bowled out for 184 on Day 1. (Reuters)

England vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score 1st Test Day 2:  The start of the first Test against Pakistan did not go as planned for Joe Root-led England. After opting to bat first, England were bundled all out for 184 with Alastair Cook scoring most runs for the team. The opening batsman scored 70 runs. In reply, Pakistan managed to reach 50/1 at stumps on Day 2, trailing England by 134 runs. Haris Sohail remained unbeaten on 21 while his partner Azhar Ali remained unbeaten on 18. Stuart Broad managed to dismiss Imam-ul-Haq early on and he could be the key bowler for England.

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England vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score 1st Test Day 2: 

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    16:22 (IST) 25 May 2018
    Trail by 100 runs

    Pakistan have taken a strong hold in the match with Azhar and Haris adding 72* runs together. The duo have taken the score to 84/1 in the first session of Day 2, and now Pakistan are trailing by 100 runs.

    16:07 (IST) 25 May 2018
    Change of attack

    Mark Wood comes on to replace James Anderson. Anderson has struggled with the ball since morning and skipper Joe Root is hoping Wood can find a breakthough

    15:51 (IST) 25 May 2018
    Steady start for Pakistan

    Pakistan have got off to a solid start with Haris Sohail and Azhar Ali carrying on with the bat from yesterday. The two have added quick 10 runs together. England still continue to struggle to get a wicket.

    15:34 (IST) 25 May 2018
    HERE WE GO!

    Azhar Ali and Haris Sohail return to the crease to bat. It is Stuart Broad who starts with the ball for England. Can he get a breakthrough in the first over? Pakistan are 50/1.

    15:03 (IST) 25 May 2018
    England vs Pakistan Live Day 2

    The first day of the first Test between England and Pakistan went completely in Pakistan's corner. Pakistan took 10 wickets and bundled out England bowlers and went on to reach 50/1 at stumps. Now the match can tilt towards the other side on Day 2, if England manage to take 10 wickets. Pakistan on the other hand can take a massive lead and strengthen their hold in the match.

    England vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 2 Live Cricket Score England vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score 1st Test Day 2: Haris Sohail remained unbeaten on 21. (Reuters)

    The second day is a new sun for England and they will be hoping to make a comeback into the match. England will be vying for early wickets in the first session, to find a way to curtail Pakistan's lead. Pakistan, on the other hand, will hope they do not lose quick wickets and gain a lead of 100-150 runs at stumps on the second day. The rainfall is predicted on Friday, and the showers might play a huge role in the day's play. The first session will be crucial for both the teams, and the balance of the match can see a massive shift.

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