#PAKvENG Test: A Look At Why Day 2 Is Important For Pakistan

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The green shirts dominated the first day of the #PAKvENG first Test in Multan yesterday and so, here is a look at why the second day is important for the home team and why they cannot afford complacency at this point.

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Anything less than 550 runs could be chased down quickly, especially if Bazball comes into play. Therefore, Pakistan must post a big first-innings total to minimize England’s chances of making a comeback in the opening Test of the three-match series.

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Regardless of the conditions, Pakistan’s batting lineup has a history of collapsing in the second innings, likely due to poor fitness standards. Therefore, the men in green must capitalize on the platform set by skipper Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique to avoid another breakdown.

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Given Pakistan’s less-than-ideal fitness standards, the intense heat in Multan could pose a significant challenge. To capitalize on this, Pakistan should aim to wear down the English fielders on day 2, pushing them to the point of exhaustion, which could affect their stamina when it’s their turn to bat.