England take 195-run lead over Pakistan on day two

England extended their dominance against Pakistan on the second day of the first Test at Headingley, reaching 366 for eight in reply to Pakistan's meager 171 all out to take a commanding 195-run lead with two wickets in hand. Harry Brook's rapid 91, his 12th Test appearance against Pakistan, underscored the hosts' superior position in a match they largely controlled following a rain-shortened day.

Brook's innings was the centerpiece of England's reply after they had resumed on 112 for two. The Yorkshire batsman capitalized on some indisciplined bowling from Pakistan's seam attack, striking 13 fours in his 93-ball knock. His dismissal for 91, his second score in the 90s at his home ground, ended a pivotal 120-run partnership with the recalled Dan Lawrence. Lawrence, playing in place of the retired Ben Stokes, contributed a valuable 51 from 79 balls before falling to spinner Ali Usman, who finished with impressive figures of five wickets for 92 runs.

England's foundation was laid earlier by a 150-run stand for the third wicket between captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox. Root made 66, his 109th Test half-century, while Cox, filling in at number three due to Jacob Bethell's injury,...