England beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test.
England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. The second Test match will be played at the same venue from 15 October.
Jack Leach took two crucial wickets in an over to help England secure an innings victory, which was a major contributing factor in their thrilling victory over Pakistan.
After a rough start, Pakistan trailed by 152 runs going into the final day with Salman Ali Agha and Aamir Jamal at the crease.
England’s bowlers promptly took apart Pakistan’s batting order, dismissing opener Abdullah Shafique for a duck in the opening over, bringing them down to 82/6.
Agha and Jamal put together a strong 70 runs partnership despite the early collapse, which gave Pakistan some brief optimism in their second innings.
But Leach’s outstanding bowling broke the partnership, demonstrating his abilities as he quickly brought Pakistan to an end by taking two vital wickets.
England’s assault was unrelenting, and debutants Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson both made an impact by taking two wickets versus the underperforming national team.
Joe Root’s astounding 262 runs and Harry Brook’s outstanding 317 runs drove England’s first innings total of 658.
As a result of Root and Brook’s historic 409-run partnership at the fourth wicket, England dominated the game and frustrated Pakistan’s bowlers.
Pakistan scored 556 in their first innings because to solid efforts from Shan Masood and Salman Ali Agha, but they were unable to sustain their momentum.
England’s confidence is boosted by their comprehensive victory in this first Test, which sets a crucial precedent for the remaining games in the series.
England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. The second Test match will be played at the same venue from 15 October.
Jack Leach took two crucial wickets in an over to help England secure an innings victory, which was a major contributing factor in their thrilling victory over Pakistan.
After a rough start, Pakistan trailed by 152 runs going into the final day with Salman Ali Agha and Aamir Jamal at the crease.
England’s bowlers promptly took apart Pakistan’s batting order, dismissing opener Abdullah Shafique for a duck in the opening over, bringing them down to 82/6.
Agha and Jamal put together a strong 70 runs partnership despite the early collapse, which gave Pakistan some brief optimism in their second innings.
But Leach’s outstanding bowling broke the partnership, demonstrating his abilities as he quickly brought Pakistan to an end by taking two vital wickets.
England’s assault was unrelenting, and debutants Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson both made an impact by taking two wickets versus the underperforming national team.
Joe Root’s astounding 262 runs and Harry Brook’s outstanding 317 runs drove England’s first innings total of 658.
As a result of Root and Brook’s historic 409-run partnership at the fourth wicket, England dominated the game and frustrated Pakistan’s bowlers.
Pakistan scored 556 in their first innings because to solid efforts from Shan Masood and Salman Ali Agha, but they were unable to sustain their momentum.
England’s confidence is boosted by their comprehensive victory in this first Test, which sets a crucial precedent for the remaining games in the series.
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