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The second Test match between Pakistan and England commenced in Multan on Tuesday, with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bat first. The match is being played on the same pitch used for the first Test, which Pakistan lost by an innings despite scoring over 500 runs in their first innings.England welcomed back their Test skipper and star allrounder Ben Stokes, who replaced Chris Woakes in the playing XI. Pakistan made three changes to their team, with Kamran Ghulam, Noman Ali, and Sajid Khan coming in for Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah.The pitch report by Michael Atherton indicated that the ground staff had taken measures to prepare the surface for the match. The pitch was watered two days prior and dried using fans and the sun. Atherton expects the pitch to play well for the first day or two.Pakistan's openers, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, faced England's opening bowler Matthew Potts. The field had two slips and a leg slip in place. The match began with Potts bowling to Shafique.Pakistan's decision to bat first was influenced by the fact that they lost the first Test in an embarrassing fashion. Despite scoring over 500 runs in their first innings, they went on to lose by an innings, giving England a 1-0 lead in the series.Pakistan will be looking to level the series in Multan, while England will be aiming to extend their lead. The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having a strong chance of victory.

Pakistan vs England 2nd Test: Beleaguered Pakistan Aim for Comeback Amidst Key AbsencesPakistan, reeling from a humiliating defeat in the first Test, will face England in the second Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium from October 15-19. The match will be a crucial test for the beleaguered Pakistani side, which has not won a home Test in over a year.Pakistan's woes have been compounded by the absence of key players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah. Azam, the team's captain and star batsman, was dropped for the second Test due to poor form. Afridi and Shah, two of Pakistan's most potent bowlers, are also out injured.In their absence, Shan Masood will lead Pakistan, while England will welcome back captain Ben Stokes. Stokes missed the first Test due to a family bereavement but is expected to return for the second match.Pakistan's batting lineup will be under immense pressure after their dismal performance in the first Test. Despite posting a total of 556 in the first innings, they were bowled out for just 152 in the second innings, handing England an innings victory.England, on the other hand, will be confident after their dominant display in the first Test. Led by Stokes' aggressive captaincy and the brilliance of Jonny Bairstow, England will be looking to seal the series victory in Multan.The match will be a fascinating contest between two teams with contrasting fortunes. Pakistan will be desperate to salvage some pride and kickstart a comeback in the series, while England will be aiming to continue their winning ways and secure a series victory.

Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 5: Pakistan Fights Back, Trails by 115 RunsPakistan resumed Day 5 of the ongoing first Test against England from a precarious position of 152/6 in Multan, trailing by 115 runs. The visitors, buoyed by Harry Brook's sensational triple century and Joe Root's 262, were eager to wrap up the innings and secure victory by an innings.However, Pakistan's lower order showed resilience, with Agha Salman (41*) and Aamer Jamal (27*) putting up a defiant partnership to take the game into the final day. The duo weathered the storm, frustrating England's bowlers and keeping their team in the contest.England's bowlers, led by James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, had made early inroads on Day 4, reducing Pakistan to 82/6. But Salman and Jamal's partnership has given Pakistan a glimmer of hope.The match is evenly poised heading into the final day. England will be looking to dismiss the remaining Pakistan wickets quickly and secure a comprehensive victory. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be aiming to bat out the day and set a challenging target for England in the second innings.

Pakistan vs England Live Score 1st Test Day 3: England Trails by 460 Runs in MultanEngland will resume Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan trailing by a massive 460 runs. Pakistan posted a mammoth 556 in their first innings, leaving England with a daunting task to avoid a follow-on.England's hopes rest on the shoulders of Zak Crawley, who will resume on 64 not out. Crawley has been in impressive form, scoring a century in the warm-up match against the Pakistan Shaheens. He will be joined by former captain Joe Root, who is unbeaten on 32.England's start to their innings was hampered by the early dismissal of skipper Ollie Pope. Pope was forced to bat up the order after opener Ben Duckett suffered an injury while taking a catch on Day 2.England need another 261 runs to avoid a follow-on, a target that is achievable on a pitch that has offered little assistance to the bowlers. However, Pakistan's bowlers will be looking to make early inroads and put England under pressure.The match is evenly poised heading into Day 3, with both teams having a chance to take control. England will be hoping to build on their solid start and put themselves in a position to challenge Pakistan's total. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be looking to take wickets and put England under pressure.