Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Scorecard: Pakistan Nightwatchman Excels, Shakeel Hits 50 vs England

Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Updates: Pakistan enjoyed a tremendous Day 1 against England in the first Test as Multan, led by a spectacular 253-run partnership between captain Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique. Masood piled up 151 off just 177 balls, while Shafique made 102, as Pakistan ended Day 1 on 328/4. Despite some late wickets in the day for England, Pakistan have a set Saud Shakeel and an in-form Mohammad Rizwan set to come. They will hope that those two can propel them towards the 500-run mark on Day 2. (Live Scorecard)

Well then, the first session of Day 2 has flown by. Pakistan still looks in control here as they are nearing the 400 mark. But, England would be pleased as they saw the back of Mohammad Rizwan on a duck, who could have proved to be a resilient customer on the pitch. Although, they have their task cut out and still have four wickets to claim. Saud Shakeel stands unbeaten on 67 and would aim to extend his inning further. Will England come hard on the opposition? Or can Pakistan breach above 450? Do join us for a riveting post-Lunch session after 40 minutes.

England, for their part, had a disappointing initial hour. The seamers found little assistance from the pitch, and their deliveries were met with cautious defense. Shoaib Bashir managed to extract some turn with his spin, but England remained unable to secure that elusive first wicket of the day on a batting-friendly surface. Just as it seemed England had exhausted their plans, Brydon Carse broke through, claiming his maiden Test wicket and ending the team's wicketless drought. And as they say, one brings two, Jack Leach too chipped in with a pricy wicket towards the end of the session.

Building on their strong start from day