ENGLAND centurion Ben Duckett expects Pakistan's pitch gamble to continue throwing up drama in the second Test.Duckett swept and reverse-swept his way to a highly accomplished 114 on day two in Multan before the hosts took control during a 15-minute burst of activity that left England chasing the game.At 211-2, the tourists were looking to go past Pakistan's 366, but things changed as Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes were all dismissed in the space of 18 deliveries.Pre-match predictions that a worn wicket, hastily recycled after being used for last week's series opener, would cause mayhem were finally realised as the ball began to spin sharply off a dusty deck. Sajid Khan'sshaven head, meticulously shaped moustache and eye-popping celebrations made him a striking protagonist as he claimed four wickets to leave England on 239-6.Duckett believes the unusual conditions have introduced a rogue element to proceedings."It doesn't feel like a pitch where you can sit on your defence for a long period of time," he said. "It feels like there's a ball with your name on it."It did feel like it spun more this afternoon, but it doesn't seem a surprise saying that when it's day seven [on the same pitch]."The more the pitch gets used, it does crumble and goes through a bit more."I can't see this pitch staying the same or not changing much, it's going to get worse. I'd be surprised if it doesn't spin more and more. I think this game might move forward quite quickly in the next couple of days." Having lost an important toss, England know they will bat last and get the worst of things.However, Duckett said: "Batting in that fourth innings is going to be tricky, but we're going to look to be positive and chase it down. On that pitch, the fewer the better." His optimism is understandable after his fourth Test century.He had passed 70 four times since he last reached three figures against India in February and was pleased to convert one."It was relief more than anything," he added. "I've spoken about wanting to score hundreds and missed out on a few, so it was nice to get over the line."I've got full backing from Baz McCullum and Stokesy to play the way I play. If you have that, you'll go out and perform."

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