So, who takes the first day? Well, Pakistan might seem ahead on the scoreboard. They managed to put up good runs on a comparatively slow and dying pitch. But England fought hard too. Their fast bowlers kept creating chances, interrogating the batters every now and then. The spinners, in contrast, had it rough though – the pitch didn’t help them much. England’s fielding was another big plus. England’s bowling and fielding efforts kept them competitive and might feel they did enough to send half of the opposition into the hut. For Pakistan, the standout performer was Kamran Ghulam. He came to the crease very early, in the 11th over itself, and showed remarkable resilience, reading the situation with a good temperament.