MULTAN, Pakistan — In the second Test match on Thursday, Pakistan showcased an impressive performance led by Sajid Khan both with the ball and the bat, setting the stage for a potential home victory against England. With England facing a daunting target of 297 runs on a challenging pitch, they ended the day at 36-2, having struggled against a spin-dominant Pakistani attack that managed to counteract the visitors’ aggressive play.

Khan made headlines by dismissing Ben Duckett, who had scored a century in the first innings, for a duck with his very first delivery in England’s second innings. Meanwhile, left-arm spinner Noman Ali delivered a stunning ball to leave Zak Crawley stumped, effectively catching him short of his crease.

As the day concluded, Ollie Pope remained not out on 21, while Joe Root added 12 runs to the scoreboard. With England still requiring 261 runs to clinch victory, they face a tough challenge against Pakistan’s bowling attack.