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

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will resume Pakistan's first-innings at their respective scores of 25 and four.

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Pakistan were reduced to a score of 223 for nine in their first-innings against England before bad light forced early stumps on the second day of the second Test at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground in Southamptom on Friday.

At the end of the day's play, Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah were unbeaten at the crease at their respective scores of 60 and one.

The start of the day was delayed due to a little bit of drizzle before the play finally began at 5:00 p.m IST. The play was once again interrupted due to bad light at around 9.30 p.m IST before the match officials decided for early stumps.

Babar Azam fell short of a half-century after being caught for 47 behind the wicket by Jos Buttler on a Stuart Broad delivery in the 64th over. Subsequently, Yasir Shah (five), Shaheen Shah Afridi (0), Mohammad Abbas (2) fell cheaply before Rizwan took Pakistan past 200-run mark.

Here are the highlights:

14 August 2020

23:07 IST

STUMPS!!

STUMPS 

Mohammad Rizwan has carried Pakistan to 223/9 with his unbeaten 60* 

Can England grab the last wicket quickly tomorrow?#ENGvPAK SCORECARD  https://t.co/AvmXf8XQqH pic.twitter.com/UD0ox8l2Hc

— ICC (@ICC) August 14, 2020

22:56 IST

There is no improvement in light near Southamptom and the wait for the return of action on the second day still continues.Pakistan are currently standing at 223 for nine in their first-innings, with Mohammad Rizwan (60*) and Naseem Shah (1*) batting at the crease.

22:56 IST

There is no improvement in light near Southamptom and the wait for the return of action on the second day still continues.Pakistan are currently standing at 223 for nine in their first-innings, with Mohammad Rizwan (60*) and Naseem Shah (1*) batting at the crease.

21:22 IST

WICKET!! Pakistan have now lost their ninth wicket as Mohammad Abbas (2) is caught leg before wicket off a Stuart Broad delivery in the 86th over. The play has now stopped due to bad light. Pakistan 223/9 (86 overs)

20:50 IST

Bad light has forced the players off to take an early tea break. Mohammad Rizwan (53) and Mohammad Abbas (2) have added 39 runs for the ninth wicket so far. 

20:42 IST

Mohammad Rizwan (53) has brought up a half-century, while Mohammad Abbas (2) is batting at the other end as Pakistan have crossed the 200-run mark in their first-innings against England on Day 2. Pakistan 215/8 (84.2 overs)

19:58 IST

WICKET!! Shaheen Shah Afridi fell for duck after he was ran out following a direct hit at the non-striker's end by Dom Sibley in the 75th over. The vistors have now lost eighth wicket.Pakistan 180/8 (75 overs)

19:21 IST

WICKET!! Yasir Shah departed cheaply for five runs after being taken by Jos Buttler behind the stumps on a James Anderson delivery in the 69th over. Pakistan have now lost seven wickets in their first innings. Pakistan 171/7 (69 overs) 

19:01 IST

WICKET!! Babar Azam fell short of a half-century after being caught for 47 behind the wicket by Jos Buttler on a Stuart Broad delivery in the 64th over.Pakistan 164/6 (65.5 overs)

18:11 IST

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan continue to stay at the crease at their respective unbeaten scores of 45 and 12 as Pakistan reached 155/5 in their first-innings against England at Lunch on the second day of second Test. Pakistan 155/5 (61 overs)

17:47 IST

Babar Azam (40) and Mohammad Rizwan (9) continue to remain steady at the crease as Pakistan are approaching a 150-run mark in their first-innings against England. Pakistan 147/5 (57.4 overs)

17:04 IST

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have walked down the crease to resume Pakistan's first-innings.Chris Woakes to complete his over for England.

16:51 IST

An official update states play will begin at 5:00 pm IST (12:30 pm local time). Lunch will be taken at 6:00 p.m (13:30 p.m local time). 

After a wet morning, the second day of the #ENGvPAK Test is set to begin in 15 minutes time 

Lunch will be taken at 1:30pm local time.

SCORECARD  https://t.co/AvmXf8XQqH pic.twitter.com/lLdOw2vqkB

— ICC (@ICC) August 14, 2020

15:21 IST

The second day of second England vs Pakistan Test is set for a delayed start, courtesy some little drizzle in Southamptom. The covers are currently on the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground.