“Could end up the same as the first” – Michael Vaughan predicts England to beat Pakistan in second Test in Multan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has predicted that the visitors will beat Pakistan comprehensively again in the ongoing second Test in Multan on Wednesday, October 16. Vaughan reckoned that the Men in Green would collapse again in the second innings as the pitch behaved similarly to the opening Test, where England won by an innings and 47 runs.

Notably, Shan Masood-led side had put up 556 in the first Test before England declared at 823/7 in their first innings. The hosts were then bundled out for 220 in the second innings on Day 5.

Michael Vaughan wrote on X:

“Early signs this Test could end up the same as the first .. England lead then Pakistan collapse in the 2nd innings ..”

Kamran Ghulam’s century helps Pakistan post 366 versus England in 2nd Test

Kamran Ghulam’s maiden Test century on debut helped Pakistan put up 366 in their first innings against England in the second Test. Ghulam scored 118 runs off 224 balls, a knock laced with one six and 11 boundaries. Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan also chipped in with 77 (160) and 41 (97), respectively. Meanwhile, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, and Agha Salman also chipped in with 37 (69), 32 (61), and 31 (53), respectively.

Jack Leach starred with the ball, returning with figures of 4/114, while Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts bagged three and two wickets, respectively.

At the time of writing, the visitors were 88/1 after 17 overs, with Ben Duckett (53 off 60) and Ollie Pope (5 off 9) at the crease. Zak Crawley (27 off 36) was the last batter to be dismissed, caught behind by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan off Noman Ali.

Notably, Pakistan are searching for their first win in last 12 Tests at home. They have lost seven out of the last 11 games, including four draws. Masood is yet to win a single Test as skipper in six games.

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