Pakistan amassed 556 in their first innings, while England's restructured top order comfortably reached 96 for one by the end of a lively second day in the opening Test in Multan on Tuesday.

Pakistan racked up 556 in their first innings before England's rejigged top order cruised to 96 for one on an eventful second day in the opening test in Multan on Tuesday. Salman Agha, who made an unbeaten 104,

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The onus was heavily relying on the skipper Shan Masood to overcome the early pressure. He did exactly what was needed and was ably supported by Abdullah Shafique to put England’s bowlers to the test.

England has chipped at Pakistan’s massive 556, three-centuries total by reaching 96-1 at stumps on day two of the first test in Multan.

England overcome significant setbacks to reach 96-1 in reply to Pakistan’s massive 556 on day two of the first Test in Multan.