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Pakistan finished day two of the second test in command after tourists England ended the day 239-6. The Three Lions seemed to be in control of their fate at 111-1 and 200-2, but off-spinner Sajid Khan, 4-86 from 19 overs, helped Pakistan regain control of the test match.

After Ben Stokes’ men finished the Pakistani batting line-up relatively quickly by dismissing the home side for 366, Ben Duckett (114) and Zak Crawley (27) promptly put on 73 for the first wicket in England’s reply.

That’s some going on a deteriorating pitch and one which was starting to get spun on. Having said that, England, to a point, allowed the spin factor to get to their heads as they lost a cluster of wickets.

They lost four wickets for just 13 runs. This is the first time that England have been put under such pressure in the whole series. The morning session will be crucial. It will be a strength in character of newbie Brydon Carse, who bowled beautifully but will need to bat just as well.

On the other hand, Jamie Smith would do well to counter-attack his way out of such a position. One thing is for sure: the second test is finely balanced, and it’s all to play for.

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