England He had dominant innings and a 47-run victory over Pakistan On the fifth day of the inaugural Test, where a strong performance was displayed in Multan. After a spirited fight from PakistanThe guests finished the match, amid joyful celebrations among their fans.
Pakistan resumed its roles in 152-6But their hopes of returning were dashed when… Salman Ali Agha He was dismissed for 63 years, breaking his 109-round partnership with Amer Jamal. Jack LeachThe introduction proved pivotal for England, who continued to outplay the Pakistani line-up.
Amer Jamalwho was earlier hit on the head by a fierce guard from Braydon Carsshowed resilience to reach his half-century and remain unbeaten on 55 after surviving a drop by England’s stand-in captain. Ollie Bob. However, Pakistan’s efforts were in vain as Leach made a stunning catch off his own bowling to dismiss them. Shaheen Afridi And confusion Naseem Shah To secure victory.
England declared their innings after a stunning total of 823-7– Their highest score in 86 years – thanks Harry Brockamazing 317 and Joe RootIt’s impressive 262. Although PakistanStrong first innings total for 556They were overwhelmed by England’s relentless attack 115 runs At the end of the fourth day it finally collapses under the pressure.
The match represented a winning start for England, who made the most of a lifeless pitch and displayed their firepower in both batting and bowling.
Playing eleven:
- Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan (goalkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
- England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jimmy Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir.