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Ajmal’s 5-wkt haul restricts England to 251

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England have been restricted to 251 in their first innings with off spinner Saeed Ajmal taking five wickets. But it hasn’t stopped them from taking a 179 lead with the visitors collapsing for 72 on the first day. Pakistan in their second innings are 19 for 1 losing their Skipper Salman Butt early.

The batting hero of the second day’s play was Kevin Pietersen who scored 80 (from 147 balls with 12 fours) while the other batsmen flopped with the exception of Jonathan Trott who got 55 (from 125 balls with 7 fours).