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.