England takes 166-run lead over Pakistan on day two at Edgbaston

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England takes 166-run lead over Pakistan on day two at Edgbaston
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England moved to 299-6 by lunch on the second day of the Edgbaston test on Thursday, extending its lead over Pakistan to 166 runs. Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence were dismissed during the morning session, with Brook run out for 75 and Lawrence caught behind for 65. Despite an injured thumb, Jamie Smith reached 47 by the interval alongside Gus Atkinson on 5. England added 143 runs in 25 overs during the morning period to maintain control of the test. The team remains in contention for a series sweep, aiming to build on its advantage when play resumes later in the day.

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  • England reached lunch at 299-6 on the second day of play.
  • Harry Brook fell for 75 while Dan Lawrence contributed 65 runs.
  • Jamie Smith is batting on 47 despite a thumb injury.
  • England holds a 166-run lead over Pakistan.
  • Mohammad Imran secured his first test wicket by dismissing Lawrence.
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England comfortably extended its lead against Pakistan to an already-imposing 166 runs on the second morning of the Ebdgaston test on Thursday. England took lunch at 299-6 with Jamie Smith on 47 despite one thumb in a splint and Gus Atkinson on 5. The wickets taken were Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence — both batters were obviously frustrated — but England added 143 runs in 25 overs in bright conditions to keep the host on track to sweep the three-test series.

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