Opening day 2nd Test between Pakistan and England Pakistan reached 259/5 at stumps at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The highlight of Pakistan’s innings was an outstanding century by the debutant Kamran Ghulam224 runs off 118 balls showing remarkable poise and patience. Ghulam’s innings was a masterclass in disciplined batting, with 11 well-timed fours and a powerful six. His century on debut provided Pakistan with a solid foundation and steadied the ship after an early setback, making him the standout performer of the day.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction
Birthday Gift 🎁 #BabarAzam Why can’t it happen? HBD
Congratulations #Kamranghulam👏
This too will pass.. STAY HOME😁 pic.twitter.com/fuCaWXbM8B— Gamar Rza (@Rizzvi73) October 15, 2024
Babar Azam’s replacement Kamran Ghulam scored a century on his Test debut. pic.twitter.com/BtKu6GoNJL
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 15, 2024
PAKISTAN’S NEW NUMBER 4….!!!!
Kamran Ghulam, who replaced Babar Azam, scored a hundred on his international debut. 🫡👌 pic.twitter.com/bTPyuMuMQW
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 15, 2024
Congratulations to Kamran Ghulam on his incredible debut marked by a remarkable Test century against England!
Your hard work and dedication has paid off, more milestones to come 🏏💯 #KamranGhulam #PakvsEng pic.twitter.com/sUaxd5Lvdi
— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) October 15, 2024
Test debut to remember for Kamran Ghulam 🏏#WTC25 #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/Di12iZGiMG
— ICC (@ICC) October 15, 2024
Big moment as Kamran Ghulam hits a FOUR to bring up his maiden Test century! 💯#PAKvENG | #Test at Home pic.twitter.com/beA8rpCl68
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 15, 2024
13th Pakistani player to score a hundred on debut, 11th to achieve the feat in Pakistan, first against England, second to Taufiq Umar at Multan (104 against Bangladesh in 2001) – good Kamran Ghulam, future beckons .
All about… pic.twitter.com/PQwPLX1mR0
— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) October 15, 2024
👑 Kamran Ghulam is better?
Please complete the sentence. #ENGvsPAK #KamranGhulam pic.twitter.com/ByJc19jHsT— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) October 15, 2024
Congratulations Kamran Ghulam 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 on the debut occasion of girl 💯. More to come… pic.twitter.com/YLVOihwckv
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 15, 2024
Babar Azam’s replacement celebrates a century on his Test debut 👀
A dream start for Kamran Ghulam 👊#PAKvENG #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/rp1aabsjcD
— Sanjana Ganesan 🇮🇳 (@iSanjanaGanesan) October 15, 2024
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Important contribution of Saim Ayub
Ghulam and Saim Ayubbuild a solid partnership, Ayub giving Pakistan a solid start with 7 boundaries off 77 off 160 deliveries.
Pakistan stumbled early when they lost for the first time Abdullah Shafiq cheap but Ayub’s innings ensured stability at the top. Showing great character, Ghulam forged a crucial partnership with Saim Ayub and steered Pakistan through a difficult period after an early wicket.
After Ayyub was dismissed, Kamran continued his tenacious approach, hitting his century and keeping England’s bowlers out. Completed with his endurance Mohammad RizvanUnbeaten on 37 off 89 balls with 4 fours, he added solidity to Pakistan’s middle-order efforts. Rizwan played cautiously and ensured that Pakistan did not lose momentum after Ghulam’s dismissal.
England bowlers are struggling to break the partnership
England’s bowling attack was disciplined, although they struggled to disrupt Pakistan’s partnerships for most of the day. Jack Leach Bowled most of the overs, bowling 28 overs for 92 runs and taking 2 wickets. His tenacity was rewarded as he removed Shafiq and the Pakistan captain Shan Massoud Meanwhile, Brydon Carse was quite economical, delivering 5 maidens in his 11 over spell, conceding only 14 runs and taking 1 wicket.
While Pakistan will be happy with the day’s play, England’s bowlers will look to make an early lead on Day 2 to prevent the hosts from posting a big first innings total. The pitch showed some signs of wear and tear and the spinners could play a significant role as the game progressed.
