Play began at 3:45pm on the fourth afternoon, and England captain Len Hutton won the toss and elected to bowl first.
England took risks in attempting to score quick runs, hoping to declare and force an innings victory.
On the second morning, Pakistan bowler Fazal Mahmood injured his leg and had to bowl with a shortened run.
Simpson was eventually dismissed for 101, while his batting partner Denis Compton was dropped on 20; he went on to score 278.
Pakistan lost wickets rapidly, with Johnny Wardle taking four for 19 and Jim McConnon, on his debut, three for 19 and four catches.
[4] Hutton returned, and England gave debuts to Peter Loader and Frank Tyson, who had been selected for the winter tour to Australia.
Rain delayed the start and Pakistan were soon in trouble, falling to 51 for seven before Kardar and the tail effected a small recovery.
For a second time, Pakistan were rescued by the tail, which doubled the score from 82 for eight to 164, with Wazir Mohammad making an unbeaten 43.