Pakistan v England live stream and team news: Debutant Abrar Ahmed stuns visitors with sublime bowling display to leave Ben Stokes’ men in trouble – second day start time and talkSPORT coverage

England endured a tough first day in the second Test against Pakistan as they were bowled out for 281 after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Ben Stokes' side set off at a rapid pace and achieved their score in 51.4 overs, but they were left stunned by debutant Abrar Ahmed.

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The 24-year-old was making his Test debut and ended with figures of 7-114, and at one point, it looked as if he was going to take all ten of England's wickets.

The spinner was almost unplayable, but a nice cameo from Mark Wood (36 off 27 balls) ensured England got close to 300.

In response, England managed to dismiss Abdullah Shafique and Imam ul-Haq early on for a combined 14 runs, but the sublime Babar Azam (61 not out from 76 balls) guided the hosts to 107-2 at the close of play.

The visitors will need to take wickets quickly on day two, or Pakistan could build a huge lead with so much time left in the game.

Pakistan v England: Date and start time

The second Test between Pakistan and England got underway on Friday, December 9 and is scheduled to end on Tuesday, December 13.

The action at the Multan Cricket Stadium will start at 5am UK time each day.

Pakistan v England: Live stream and channel

The second Test will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage starting at 4:30am UK time.

The game will also be available on NOW TV through a day pass for £11.99 or a £9.99 monthly subscription.

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talkSPORT will also have updates and reaction throughout the Test.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Pakistan v England: Team news

Pakistan

• Abdullah Shafique
• Imam ul-Haq
• Babar Azam(c)
• Mohammad Rizwan(wk)
• Agha Salman
• Saud Shakeel
• Mohammad Nawaz
• Faheem Ashraf
• Zahid Mahmood
• Mohammad Ali
• Abrar Ahmed

England

• Ben Duckett
• Zak Crawley
• Ollie Pope(wk)
• Joe Root
• Harry Brook
• Ben Stokes(c)
• Will Jacks
• Ollie Robinson
• Jack Leach
• Mark Wood
• James Anderson

Toss: England won the toss and decided to bat

Officials: Aleem Dar, Marais Erasmus, Joel Wilson, Rashid Riaz, Andrew Pycroft

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Pakistan v England: What has been said?

England batter Ben Duckett: "I'd say [it's] level at the minute. We were a couple of quick wickets away from it being our day, so we'll have to see in the morning but we're pretty happy overall.

"Today was about assessing those conditions early and as soon as the seamer bowled that slower ball, that it was clear it was going to spin and I think the game is going to move forward pretty quick.

"If we can keep them to around our score, anything less is a bonus, then I think it should be really hard work in the fourth innings."