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England Create History Vs Pakistan; Become First Team To Attain A Stellar Test Record In Multan Test

England Create History Vs Pakistan [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]England Create History Vs Pakistan [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]

In a thrilling first Test at the Multan International Cricket Stadium, England made headlines by becoming the first team ever to win a Test match by an innings after conceding more than 550 runs in the first innings. This victory against Pakistan gave them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, marking a significant milestone in cricket history.

Pakistan set the stage with a colossal first innings total of 556 runs, thanks to stellar performances from Abdullah Shafique (102), Shan Masood (151), and Agha Salman (104). Their impressive batting kept England on the field for a grueling 149 overs. Despite the overwhelming score, England’s bowlers showed resilience, with Jack Leach taking three wickets despite the high run flow. However, England’s batting was about to turn the tide in an extraordinary way.

Joe Root and Harry Brook’s Explosive Partnership Vs Pakistan

In their second innings, England exploded with the bat, delivering a historic performance led by Harry Brook and Joe Root. Together, they amassed a staggering 823 runs for seven wickets, establishing a new record for the highest total by a team against Pakistan in Test cricket, surpassing the previous record of 758 runs set by the West Indies in 1958. 

Brook's brilliant 317 made him only the sixth Englishman to score a Test triple century, while Root contributed with a career-best 262. Their 454-run partnership for the fourth wicket was a sight to behold and played a pivotal role in setting up this monumental win.

After declaring their innings at 823/7, England faced Pakistan for the second time, needing to wrap things up quickly. On Day 5, despite a solid fight from Agha Salman (63) and Aamir Jamal (55), who added a valuable 109 runs for the seventh wicket, the visitors were relentless. Jack Leach took charge, claiming four wickets and effectively dismantling Pakistan's resistance. Pakistan ultimately succumbed for just 220 runs, sealing the match for England by an innings and 47 runs.