Pakistan were 256 for seven wickets at the close on the opening day of the second test against England at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat.
Skipper Misbah-ul Haq, unbeaten on 83 at the close with Saeed Ajmal on nought, held the Pakistan innings together during a fighting stand of 100 for the fifth wicket with Asad Shafiq (58).
Paceman Stuart Broad took 3-47 while spinner Graeme Swann (3-52) bowled well to keep England’s hopes of squaring the three-Test series alive after they lost the first match in Dubai by 10 wickets inside three days.
Scores: Pakistan 256 for seven (Misbah-ul-Haq 83 not out, Asad Shafiq 58; S. Broad 3-47) v England
Pakistan score 256-7 at end of first day
