Play limited by bad weather- England vs Pakistan, Test 2, Day 2

Rain delayed the start of the second day of the Test. Over an hour of play was lost in the morning session in a Test that has been hampered by rain and bad light.

When play began, Pakistan started the day on 126-5. Pakistan started well and managed to hold off the England bowling attack. 

The pair added 30 runs to their total before the loss of the first wicket. Barbar Azam edged the ball through to the wicketkeeper Buttler. Azam who had been fighting for form in this series failed to get to his half century departing for 47.

The hosts soon got their second wicket of the day when Yasir Shah knicked the ball through to Jos Buttler who took his second catch of the day. Yasir departed for 5. These wickets allowed England to restrict the Pakistan total.

Things didn’t get better for the visitors when Shaheen was run out for 0. Dom Sibley as he did in the first Test neatly picked the ball and hit the stumps directly dismissing the Pakistan batsman.

Unfortunately for England Rizwan remained at the crease. Rizwan played some exuberant shots and began to score quickly. He was the last hope that Pakistan if they were to make a decent first innings score. Rizwan began to farm the strike and score quickly. He soon passed his half century and looked to accelerate the run rate.

England began to target the other end. This tactic was one that bore fruit for the hosts. Abbas was struck on the pads from a ball from Broad and was given out. The decision remained after review.

Play was then stopped due to rain delays and poor light. Pakistan finished the day on 223-9. England will look to claim the remaining wicket early on day 3 weather permitting.