"India's dream is Pakistan's reality"- Top 10 funny memes after Day2 of 1st PAK vs ENG 2024 Test
The pitch remained flat for the second day on the trot during the first Test between Pakistan and England, allowing the batters to score freely without much discomfort. The visiting side reached 96/1 in 20 overs in their first innings on Tuesday (October 8) and currently trail by 460 runs.
Pakistan began the day with an overnight score of 328/4, with Naseem Shah (33) and Saud Shakeel (82) frustrating the English bowlers for a while with their 62-run partnership. Brydon Carse finally dismissed Naseem to give England their first breakthrough on Day 2. Star wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan departed for a 12-ball duck, which added pressure on the hosts.
Coming in at number 8 position, Agha Salman hit a magnificent century (104* off 119 deliveries) to propel Pakistan to a massive first innings total of 556. Jack Leach was the pick of English bowlers, with a three-wicket haul.
England suffered an early blow in their first innings, as their captain, Ollie Pope, got caught out in the second over off Naseem Shah. Zak Crawley (64*) and Joe Root (32*) then stitched a 92-run partnership for the second wicket to get things back on track for their team.
Fans enjoyed the action that transpired on Day 2 of the first Test between the two teams. They expressed their reactions by sharing memes on social media platforms. Here are some of the best memes:
"I am confident as we have an experienced bowling attack"- Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal after Day 2 of the 1st Test vs England
After stumps on Day 2, Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal reflected on his team's bowling performance, saying:
"We kept it stump to stump and I believe it works for us on this track that has kept low and slow. I am confident as we have an experienced bowling attack and should have the tide in our favour with the weather and other factors doing well."
On his magnificent catch to dismiss English captain Ollie Pope. Jamal added:
"I try on every ball and keep my mind set as if the ball is always coming to me."
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