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Pakistan 57-4 against England at 2nd day close

Chris Woakes took three for 18 in six overs before Shan Masood and Misbah-ul-Haq got through to close

Sports Desk July 23, 2016

england 039 s ben stokes is given out after this attempt at a shot was reviewed as the ball having hit his glove on the way through to the wicketkeeper on the second day of the second test cricket match between england and pakistan at old trafford cricket ground in manchester england on july 23 2016 photo afp

England's Ben Stokes is given out after this attempt at a shot was reviewed as the ball having hit his glove on the way through to the wicketkeeper, on the second day of the second Test cricket match between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, England on July 23, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan collapsed to 57 for four in reply to England's first innings 589 for eight declared, a deficit of 532 runs, at stumps on the second day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Chris Woakes took three for 18 in six overs before Shan Masood (30 not out) and Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq (one not out) got through to the close.

Earlier, Joe Root made 254 as he became just the fourth England batsman after Denis Compton (278, Nottingham 1954) Ted Dexter (205, Karachi 1962) and current captain Alastair Cook (263, Abu Dhabi 2015) to score a double century against Pakistan in a Test match.

Three Pakistan bowlers conceded more than 100 runs each with leg-spinner Yasir Shah taking one for 213 in 54 overs.

Pakistan lead the four-match series 1-0 after their 75-run win in the first Test at Lord's last week.

Earlier, England captain Alastair Cook declared his side's first innings on 589 for eight after tea on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Joe Root top-scored with a Test-best 254, with opener Cook making 105 as extended his own record for most Test centuries by an England batsman to 29.

The innings ended when Jonny Bairstow holed out for 58.

Wahab Riaz took three for 106 in 26.2 overs.

The left-arm quick was one of three Pakistan bowlers who conceded more than a hundred runs each.

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah, who took a match-winning 10 for 141 as Pakistan went 1-0 up in the four-match series with a 75-run win at Lord's last week, finished the innings with figures of one for 213 in 54 overs.

Just the reverse sweep for four to bring up 200 for @root66. What a shot, what a knock, what a player 🌟🌟 https://t.co/8uhXLEMNtN
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 23, 2016

Earlier, on day one of the Test England captain Alastair Cook scored a hundred as well.

Got to change plans when faced with consequence of a tough grind.Diff field with bowl. varying their pace & yes taking catches would be nice
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) July 23, 2016

England are in complete control of the match with six wickets lost and the first innings total nearing 500.

On a batsmen's haven at Old Trafford, Root's first partner on day two Chris Woakes was dismissed by Yasir Shah.

WATCH: @chriswoakes C&B for 58 by Shah. He was superb, adding 100 with Root. ENG 414-5: https://t.co/XbFzNuRrnw https://t.co/B882S1Hc5a
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 23, 2016

Woakes punched a straight delivery into Yasir's hands to allow returning all-rounder Ben Stokes to walk in and join Root.

Stokes (34) was then dismissed by Wahab Riaz as a faint edge carried off his glove to the keeper.

WATCH: Stokes with a faint glove behind off Wahab. ENG 473-6: https://t.co/XbFzNuRrnw #ENGvPAK https://t.co/NpRD0aBPvZ
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 23, 2016

Root, Woakes start day two

Pakistan faced a stern England batting side on day one in the second Test of the four-match series as hosts' captain Alastair Cook and Joe Root scored centuries at Old Trafford on Friday.

Pakistan were able to send four England batsmen back to the pavillion courtesy left-arm pacers Mohammad Amir and Rahat Ali for a score of 314 —each bowler bagged a brace.

Centurions Cook and Root dazzle for England

However, England never looked worried as runs kept coming from all sides. Also, the hosts didn't look disturbed by leggie Yasir Shah's presence.

England will be looking to carry the momentum into day two and score 500+ runs, while Pakistan will be looking to get the remaining batsmen out as soon as possible.

As we wait for the second day to start, here are the highlights of the first day.

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Day started with Amir's magic

WATCH: This some delivery from Amir to bowl Hales for 10. ENG 26-1: https://t.co/XbFzNuRrnw #ENGvPAK https://t.co/H9xX5Pc49k
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 22, 2016

Cook's century

Century moment for Alastair Cook. Raw emotion after first ton since that 263 vs Pakistan last year 💯 https://t.co/Drhjam0CmS
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 22, 2016

England captain's departure

WATCH: Cook bowled by Amir for 105, before going off to an Old Trafford ovation. ENG 210-2: https://t.co/XbFzNuRrnw https://t.co/NZrNYEKfic
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 22, 2016

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James Vince's short stint

WATCH: Vince edges Rahat behind for 18. ENG 239-3: https://t.co/XbFzNuRrnw #ENGvPAK https://t.co/Lm3FzU9UBq
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 22, 2016

Root's ton

Century moment for @root66. Punch the air, raise your bat and kiss your helmet. Get in there 💯 https://t.co/5WE0iMRMsj
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 22, 2016

Rahat in action again

WATCH: Ballance bowled Rahat for 23. ENG 311-4: https://t.co/XbFzNuRrnw #ENGvPAK https://t.co/5uqKCKpWCt
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 22, 2016

The complete package

Morning from Manchester. Yesterday's highlights as Cook and Root craft centuries and ENG make 314-4 #ENGvPAK https://t.co/rn5cqpRUGY
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 23, 2016

COMMENTS (2)

Zee | 7 years ago | Reply Nothing unexpected. It has happened so many times before, be it ODI ot TM, after one good performance, Pakistan team is back to their usual self, lethargic, callous and clueless. And only God knows why selectors keep picking that useless dolt Hafeez despite him being a well established failure for the past 10 years. Overall, a follow-on is on the cards.

سے Shaam (Hanafi) | 7 years ago | Reply This is called learning from your mistakes, and England just did that, and Pakistan gloated in their victory from Lords, could have made a sincere effort at least. Even today the Pakistani fielders were seen doing press-ups during the match...

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