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

Edited By : Cricket Country Staff | Aug 13, 2020, 08:34 PM IST

Published On Aug 13, 2020, 08:34 PM IST

Last UpdatedAug 13, 2020, 08:34 PM IST

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

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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