After losing the first Test, Pakistan wanted to do well in the second game at Multan. They started well by dismissing all English batters for just 281. They needed a strong batting show to dominate the game. However, the batting unit failed to step up. Here, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as Pakistan suffer a batting collapse on Day 2 of the Multan Test.
Pakistan struggling in the Multan Test
The hosts actually started well with the bat. Although they lost two early wickets, Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel stitched a wonderful partnership for them. While the skipper scored 75 runs, Shakeel made 63 runs. Once they got out, the wheels came off the batting unit. At one point, the team was 142-2 and in a short while, the team ended up at 169-8.
It was a poor batting display by the middle and lower order of the squad. Knowing they had to get a considerable lead to stay in the game, with time on their side, they could have dictated the game. However, they fell victim to a fine spell of bowling by Jack Leach. Joe Root also contributed with two wickets, which further halted the momentum for Pakistan. They would now need the last few batters to make a few runs so that they will at least reduce the size of the lead to England. Abrar Ahmed has to step up again if Pakistan has to win the match. Since England can score fast, they can quickly set a top target and in the last innings, unless the likes of Babar Azam step up, it can be all over for the hosts.
Twitter reacts to the batting collapse of the hosts
Meanwhile, Twitter was very active with the way Pakistan’s batting unit suffered a collapse. Here, we take a look at some of the reactions in this regard:
When Pakistan turned to RCB 😂 https://t.co/MbpTJAYipO
— jake (@chessearentboi) December 10, 2022
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poor batting display after babar’s dismissal, no momentum, just vibes, we had a chance built up by abrar and its gone now, revoke pakistan cricket’s test status right now, this is bullying
Advertisement— ✨ (@gayomarlic) December 10, 2022
We have seen this before and they have done it again #PAKvsENG https://t.co/O0OoRjg2LA
— Amad sheikh (@karachijeetayga) December 10, 2022
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And they want to play WTC in England conditions. https://t.co/BbeGDC7a3S
Advertisement— Ahmad (@inswinger30) December 10, 2022
Just how brain fade and pathetic batting this is from Pakistan. They were 142-2 to this horrible score. #PAKvENG #ENGvPAK
— Asadullah Mirani (@AsadullahMirani) December 10, 2022
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Collapse always after Babar Azam wicket https://t.co/7rvBOTGRkP
Advertisement— Zahid Mushtaq (@ZM98S) December 10, 2022
Imagine having home tests vs NZ AUS ENG
away tests vs WI BAN SLyou'll be tipped to top the WTC table but sadly Pakistan is a horrible side in Tests
Advertisement— Soumya Biswal (@Soumyahere17) December 10, 2022
Also people who were happy that BazBall failed yesterday, They didn't fail lol.
Look at Pakistan, Har match me thodi 600 maarenge
Advertisement— Nik🇦🇷 (@IRONlK) December 10, 2022
This is the Pakistan test cricket fr u @TheRealPCB @iramizraja @babarazam258
— Syed Peerzada Ali (@Sued_Atii) December 10, 2022
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