England build a commanding position against Pakistan on day two of the Test at Headingley, extending their advantage after resuming from 112/2. Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence each score half-centuries as the England batting unit takes advantage of the time available.
Play begins late because rain delays the start of play by nearly four hours. Despite the lost time, the England batters keep scoring through the remainder of the session, reaching a reported 195-run lead by the close of play. The accounts emphasize the same core sequence—rain disrupts proceedings, England resume from 112/2, and multiple batters convert starts into fifty-plus scores—though they phrase the margin and headline framing slightly differently.
