Saturday 3 March 2012

Pakistan faces innings defeat at Edgbaston

Pakistan limped to 19-1 against England at stumps on day two of the second test on Saturday, needing another 161 to avoid an innings defeat at Edgbaston.

Imran Farhat was unbeaten on 10, while Azhar Ali was 5 not out, after James Anderson (1-1) had Pakistan captain Salman Butt caught for 0 by his England counterpart Andrew Strauss.

Earlier, Pakistan bowled England out for 251, restricting the host to a first-innings lead of 179 after Pakistan was all out for 72 on Friday.

Saeed Ajmal took 5-82, including a spell of 4-2 as England's last seven wickets fell for 46 runs, but Umar Gul tore a hamstring and will not bowl again in the match.

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