• Kamran Ghulam's century and Saim Ayub's solid innings helped Pakistan reach 259/5 at stumps on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against England in Multan.

  • England's bowlers struggled to break partnerships, with Jack Leach taking 2 wickets.

Twitter reactions: Kamran Ghulam marks his debut with a brilliant century in the 2nd Test against England
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  • Saim Ayub’s crucial contribution
  • England bowlers struggle to break partnerships

    • The opening day of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and England at the Multan Cricket Stadium concluded with Pakistan reaching a solid total of 259/5 at the stumps. The highlight of Pakistan’s innings was an outstanding century by debutant Kamran Ghulam, who showcased remarkable poise and patience in his knock of 118 runs off 224 balls. Ghulam’s innings was a masterclass in disciplined batting, featuring 11 well-timed fours and a towering six. His century on debut provided Pakistan with a firm foundation and steadied the ship after an early setback, making him the standout performer of the day.

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    Saim Ayub’s crucial contribution

    Ghulam and Saim Ayub, build a solid partnership, Ayub who gave Pakistan a solid start with a gritty 77 off 160 deliveries, hitting 7 boundaries.

    Pakistan had an early stumble when they lost opener Abdullah Shafique cheaply, but Ayub’s innings provided stability at the top. Ghulam, showing great temperament, built a crucial partnership with Saim Ayub, guiding Pakistan through a tricky period after the early wicket.

    After Ayub’s dismissal, Kamran continued his steady approach, reaching his century and keeping England’s bowlers at bay. His resilience was complemented by Mohammad Rizwan, who is unbeaten on 37 off 89 balls with 4 fours, adding solidity to Pakistan’s middle-order effort. Rizwan played cautiously, ensuring Pakistan didn’t lose momentum after Ghulam’s dismissal late in the day.

    England bowlers struggle to break partnerships

    England’s bowling attack was disciplined, though they struggled to break through Pakistan’s partnerships for most of the day. Jack Leach bowled the bulk of the overs, sending down 28 overs for 92 runs and taking 2 wickets. His persistence was rewarded as he removed Shafique and the Pakistan skipper Shan Masood Meanwhile, Brydon Carse was highly economical, delivering 5 maidens in his 11-over spell, conceding only 14 runs and taking 1 wicket.

    While Pakistan will be happy with the day’s play, England’s bowlers will look to make early inroads on Day 2 to prevent the hosts from posting a large first-innings total. The pitch showed some signs of wear, and spinners could play a significant role as the game progresses.

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