Despite the early blows, Pakistan will now shift their focus to steadying the ship through crucial partnerships. Once again, the responsibility falls heavily on the middle order to anchor the innings and do the bulk of the scoring, guiding Pakistan into safer waters. Having lost the toss, they would understand just how vital this innings is for the outcome of the match and the series. Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel showed some resilience late on Day 1, but the real test begins now, seeing off the initial burst of England’s bowlers and settling into a rhythm. If they can lay a solid foundation, they’ll hope to pile on a big score and put pressure back on England. With so much riding on today’s play, expect nothing short of a thrilling red-ball battle. The action is just moments away, so stay tuned for what promises to be a captivating Day 2!