Jos Buttler’s XI coasted to victory over Eoin Morgan’s team, with a second target then hastily set to gain more practice time.

The Chennai Super Kings used Sam Curran as an opening batsman in their 20-run victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday.

The pair found themselves in opposition as Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings squared off at Sharjah.

Sam Curran produced a gem of a batting cameo and claimed the prize scalp of Quinton de Kock in his first match for CSK.

They are brothers in arms for England and Surrey but Tom and Sam Curran find themselves on opposite teams in the IPL.

Just over 40 overs were possible on day two, with Pakistan’s first innings on 223 for nine when stumps were called prematurely.

Rizwan emerged from a previously low-key knock to post 53 not out, leading Mohammad Abbas in an unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 39.

The 38-year-old took two for 35 on a rain-affected first day of the second Test.

James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes were all among the wickets as the hosts reduced Pakistan to 126 for five on day one of the second Test.

Pakistan lost only two wickets before rain arrived in Southampton.