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After their dismissals, Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel steadied the ship, stitching a 61-run partnership that kept Pakistan in the ascendancy. Babar, in particular, looked in good touch, guiding his side towards a solid score. However, just before Stumps, England clawed their way back with a crucial wicket, as Azam was caught by Chris Woakes, who made good use of the second new ball. That late breakthrough gave England a glimmer of hope, but Pakistan remains in control, thanks to their formidable top-order display. It was Gus Atkinson who picked up the first wicket after the Tea break. Jack Leach also applied good pressure with three maiden overs on the trot, and got rewarded with a wicket.
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