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In Pics – England vs Pakistan 2020, 2nd Test, Day 1, Southampton

England lead the three-match Test series 1-0.

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat. (AFP)


James Anderson struck early, removing Shan Masood for one. (AFP)


Abid Ali (in pic) and skipper Azhar then steadied Pakistan’s innings with a fifty-plus stand. (AFP)

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The hosts twice dropped Abid at second slip with spills that should have been easily grabbed. (AFP)


But Anderson provided England a much-needed boost as he got Azhar (20) to break the 72-run partnership for the second wicket. (AFP)


The second session was affected by rain, with only 10.1 overs possible in the post-lunch period. (AFP)


Soon after the rain break, Abid reached his fifty. He scored 60 before losing his wicket to Sam Curran (not in pic). (AFP)


Stuart Broad (second from left) joined the party, getting rid of Asad Shafiq (not in pic), who managed just 5(13). (AFP)



But rain returned and this time ended the day’s play. (AFP)


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