In the ongoing second Test match against Pakistan, England's bowlers struggled to contain the hosts, who posted a strong total of 259 for five. Despite early breakthroughs, Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam and Saim Ayub built a solid partnership, leaving England with much to prove as they aim to recover from a significant deficit.
The second Test follows England's innings victory in the first match of the series. Pakistan opted to reuse the same pitch, which raised concerns about its condition. England's bowling attack, featuring debutants, faced challenges against a resilient Pakistani batting lineup.
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