England vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1: As it happened

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Test against England in Manchester on Thursday.

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Pakistan reached the score of 126 for five in their first-innings against England before rain forced early stumps on the opening day of the second Test at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground in Southamptom on Thursday.

At stumps, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were batting at the crease at their respective scores of 25 and four.

Earlier in the day, Pakistan lost opener Shan Masood cheaply for one run after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Abid Ali (60) then not only notched up a half-century, but also stitched a 72-run partnership with Azhar Ali (20) to help Pakistan cross 80-run mark in their first-innings.

For England, Anderson finished the day with figures of two for 35, while Stuart Broad, Sam Curran and Chris Woakes all chipped in with a wicket each.

Here are the highlights:

13 August 2020

23:10 IST

STUMPS!!

 STUMPS 

England finish the day on top after claiming three late wickets 

Can Babar lead a fightback tomorrow morning?#ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/pLpw0CONsm

— ICC (@ICC) August 13, 2020

22:28 IST

The rain has returned in Southampton and the covers are back on the ground.There is lightning in the area so groundstaff have also left the field. We are possibly entering calling-off-day territorry. 

21:40 IST

Pakistan reached the score of 126 for five in their first-innings against England before rain once again stopped the play on the opening day of the second Test in Southamptom.Pakistan 126/5 (45.4 overs)

21:21 IST

WICKET!! Pakistan have now lost their fifth wicket after Asad Shafiq (5) and Fawad Alam (0) fell cheaply. While Shafiq was caught by Dom Sibley at third slip off a Stuart Broad delivery in 43rd over, Fawad was taken leg before wicket off a Chris Woakes delivery in 44th over.Pakistan 120/5 (44 overs)

20:58 IST

WICKET!! Abid Ali departed for 60 after being taken by Joe Burns at slip on the fourth ball of the 38th over from Sam Curran. Pakistan have now lost their third wicket in the first-innings.Pakistan 104/3 (39 overs)

20:46 IST

Abid Ali (54) has brought up a half-century, while Babar Azam is currently batting at 12 as Pakistan have crossed the 100-run mark in their first-innings against England after play resumed after rain. Pakistan 102/2 (37.3 overs)

20:01 IST

It has stopped raining in Southampton and the umpires are out in the middle, with head groundsman Simon Lee. Tea will take place at  at 8.15 pm (3.45 pm local time), with a further inspection at 8.30 p.m IST (3.45 pm local).

19:05 IST

Pakistan reached the score of 85 for two in their first-innings against England before rain stopped play on the opening day of second Test. Pakistan 85/2 (33.5 overs)

18:40 IST

WICKET!! James Anderson strikes again.Azhar Ali (20) was caught by Joe Burns at slips on the fifth ball of 31st over from the England pacer. With this, Azhar Ali and Abid Ali's 72-run partnership also came to an end. Pakistan 82/2 (31.5 overs)

17:30 IST

Pakistan have reached the score of 62 for one in their first-innings against England before rain forced early Lunch on the opening day of the second Test. Pakistan 62/1 (23.1 overs)

LUNCH 

Some light rain has prompted an early lunch, with Pakistan 62/1  #ENGvPAK SCORECARD  https://t.co/AvmXf8XQqH pic.twitter.com/5Aquwq3yTH

— ICC (@ICC) August 13, 2020

17:00 IST

Opener Abid Ali (30) and captain Azhar Ali (13) continue to stand strong at the crease as Pakistan have crossed 50-run mark in their first-innings.England, on the other hand, are looking to break this partnership. Pakistan 52/1 (20.1 overs)

16:23 IST

Abid Ali and Azhar Ali are currently batting at the crease at their respective scores of 11 and seven. The duo is looking to stitch a crucial stand after losing opener Shan Masood cheaply for one run. Pakistan 34/1 (12 overs)

16:05 IST

Skipper Azhar Ali is the new batsman in for Pakistan!

15:43 IST

WICKET!! James Anderson gave an early breakthrough to England by trapping opener Shan Masood leg before wicket on the second ball of the third over. Pakistan 6/1 (2.6 overs)

15:31 IST

Abid Ali and Shan Masood have walked down the crease to begin Pakistan's first-innings. James Anderson opens the proceedings for England.

15:25 IST

Notably, Fawad Alam has got a nod in Pakistan's Playing XI for the first time since November 2009. Meanwhile, Zak Crawley and Sam Curran replace Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer in England's Playing XI. 

Fawad Alam will play his first Test since 2009, coming in for Shadab Khan 

Zak Crawley and Sam Curran replace Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for England  #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/hvyqdt6gP1

— ICC (@ICC) August 13, 2020

15:09 IST

Lineups:

England Playing XI: Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (capt), Ollie Pope, Jos Butler (wk), Chris Woakes, Dom Bess, Jofra Archer/Mark Wood, Stuart Broad,  James Anderson

We have lost the toss and will bowl first here in Southampton! #ENGvPAK

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 13, 2020

Pakistan Playing XI: Shan Masood, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali (capt), Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Yasir Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah

Playing XI for the second #ENGvPAK Test.

UPDATES  https://t.co/xA2FMypqVu pic.twitter.com/FIMGAgg7iO

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 13, 2020

15:05 IST

Pakistan win the toss and opt to bat first against England in second Test.

Azhar Ali has won the toss and  will bat first.#ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/GLALPncUjX

— ICC (@ICC) August 13, 2020

14:59 IST

The toss for the second England vs Pakistan Test will take place shortly!