Pakistan opted to bat after winning the toss, but they found themselves in early trouble at 19/3, with Jack Leach claiming the wickets of Abdullah Shafique and Shaan Masood.
Debutant Kamran Ghulam and Saim Ayub steadied the innings, putting together a 65-run partnership that brought the score to 79/2 by lunch.
After the break, Ayub scored a half-century off 97 balls, and Ghulam also reached fifty, helping to raise the score to 120/2 in 44 overs with their century stand.
Amid the action, a light-hearted moment occurred when Kamran Ghulam attempted to mimic Steve Smith, leaving Ben Stokes both amused and puzzled.
In the 53rd over, Stokes bowled a length delivery outside off stump, which Ghulam blocked after stepping out of his crease. Ghulam then pointed his bat at Stokes and attempted to communicate something, leading to an exchange of words, with Stokes smiling throughout.
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Ghulam’s batting style mirrored that of Smith, who often gestures similarly after defending a ball. The incident quickly gained traction on social media, providing a moment of humor for fans online.