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Summary England gained a lead of 70 runs over Pakistan's first-innings total of 257 in the second Test.
England were dismissed for 327 in their first innings soon after lunch on the third day of the second Test against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi Stadium on Friday.That gave England a lead of 70 runs over Pakistans first-innings total of 257. Stuart Broad remained not out on 58.Pakistan lead the three-Test series 1-0.Earlier, all-rounder Stuart Broad scored an aggressive half century on Friday that propelled England ahead of Pakistans first innings score on day three of the second Test.Broad hit six fours and a six in his unbeaten 58 off 62 balls as England progressed to 323-8 at lunch in reply to Pakistans 257.Pakistan did not pay too much for dropping catches offered by Matt Prior and Ian Bell as they fell soon after, but Broad took charge with some crisp boundaries to move England on rapidly from the overnight score of 207-5.Saeed Ajmal removed Prior to claim his fourth wicket, but Broad played confidently against the star off-spinner.
