Pakistan vs England 2nd Test Match Commentary: England tour of Pakistan, 2024

12.45pm  That is all from this game. All to play for as we move to Rawalpindi for the final match. Join us at 5 am GMT for the coverage and earlier for the build up. The match starts on the 24th of this month, so, do join us. Till then, cheers!

12.45pm  Shan Masood says the first win is always special and it has come after some hard games. Mentions the team was brilliant and they executed a plan which they had made. States the team was hungry and this was a special win. Also says the change in strategy for them worked and the spinners were brilliant with the ball. Ends by saying Kamran Ghulam batted brilliantly under pressure and he hopes he can continue the good work.

12.41pm  Ben Stokes says there was no need to change the style of play. Mentions the conditions weren't easy but the guys who got starts should have gone on. Mentions the dropped catches proved vital and you need to take the chances that come your way. Credits their pacers were excellent with the ball and Potts and Carse showed great character. Informs the hamstring is doing good now and he's happy to get through the game. Ends by saying he's looking forward for the next game.

12.39pm  Sajid Khan, MAN OF THE MATCH. He says they have not been playing well in the past few series but this was a much needed win for Pakistan and thanks the crowd for the support. Tells Ali is one of the most experienced players and it does help to bowl with him. Mentions Agha played a crucial innings under pressure with tail.

12.23pm  England faced a stiff challenge chasing a big score on a wicket which was turning and they crumbled under the pressure. This time it was Noman Ali who was the pick. He finished with 8 and Sajid with two. The two spinners picked all 20 wickets and have helped Pakistan level the series.

12.21pm  Pakistan then began with a decent lead of 75 but lost regular wickets in their second innings. At one stage they were in a spot of bother 156 for 8. Agha though batted brilliantly with the tail and stretched their lead to almost 300.

12.20pm  England's top order began brilliantly though in reply, at one stage they were 211 for 2 but once Root and Duckett, the centurion for England fell, it went downhill for the visitors. Sajid Khan was the star for Pakistan as he finished with 7 wickets.

12.18pm  First it was Kamran Ghulam, on a tough wicket, after electing to bat, in a pressure situation, came out and scored a fine ton. He did get support from a few others but he was the mainstay and helped his side get to a score which we felt was par at that time.

12.17pm  That's a strong win for Pakistan! They have roared back in style to level the series! A lot of questions were raised when they left out their top guns but the new guys who came in have been absolutely brilliantly and are the ones who have helped them win the game.

OUT! CAUGHT! That's the end of the innings! This is tossed up on off. Bashir looks to defend but it goes off the face to silly point. Good sharp catch.
Shoaib Bashir c A Shafique b N Ali 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)

OUT! CAUGHT! Another waste of a review! This lands on middle. Leach looks to defend, it turns back in, takes the inside edge, hits the pad and lobs to short leg. Leach reviews but there's clearly bat involved. Pakistan just the one wicket away now.
Jack Leach c A Shafique b N Ali 1 (9b 0x4 0x6)