“It hasn’t had as many demons as maybe we’ve got thought,” stated Potts of the pitch.
“We have seen a pair scuttle low however on the entire, it has been OK. It is on the gradual aspect, nevertheless it’s been alright.”
In response to knowledge analysts Cricviz, the pitch for the second Take a look at was the third most-difficult on which to bat of all opening-day surfaces in 17 matches since Take a look at cricket returned to Pakistan in 2019.
Nonetheless, that isn’t uncommon. In the identical time interval, solely Sri Lanka has harder day-one pitches than Pakistan (knowledge from India is just not out there).
Ayub stated: “Some balls had been maintaining low so it was tough to bat. You may see the pitch was gradual and turning, double-paced with the quick bowlers.”
The 29-year-old Ghulam added: “It was as tough pitch to bat on. Typically the ball saved low, typically it will flip.”
England’s day might need been higher had an edge from Mohammad Rizwan off the bowling of Potts been detected.
The vacationers opted to not assessment and Rizwan, on six on the time, stays unbeaten on 37.
“There was a half-decent noise going previous the bat,” stated the 25-year-old Potts, who’s taking part in in his first abroad Take a look at.
“The blokes in entrance of the bat heard the noise and the fellows behind did not hear something. If you happen to’re uncertain about it, it is in all probability proper to stay on the opposite aspect.
“It is by no means good, little issues like that while you’re working onerous on the market, however we have created probabilities all through the day and we’ll create probabilities tomorrow as properly.”