Pakistan left England in a spin on day two in Multan, with Ben Duckett’s fine century not enough to prevent the hosts running riot in the second Test.
Having bowled their hosts out for 366 just after the lunch break, Duckett’s masterful display of sweeping brought him 114 runs and led his side to a formidable position of 211 for two.
England were scoring at a rapid rate and seemingly dictating terms but Pakistan’s pre-match gamble on a reused pitch was about to pay off handsomely as the tourists tumbled to 239 for six at the close.
Having loaded their attack with a army of spinners, Pakistan were merely waiting for a surface that was well into its seventh consecutive day of Test cricket to start playing tricks. And, when the moment came, it came fast.
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Joe Root, Duckett, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes fell in the space of 18 deliveries, sitting ducks as the track began to offer lavish assistance. Root, Duckett and Brook’s wickets went to Sajid Khan, who also removed Ollie Pope as he ended the day on four for 86.
Simon Burnton’s report from Multan will follow
