Pakistani batsmen struggled on the fourth day of the first Test match being played in Multan, scoring only 152 runs for the loss of six wickets after England posted a record-breaking total of 823 runs.
Opening batsman Abdullah Shafique was run out by Chris Woakes for a golden duck on a length delivery that was bowled back toward the stumps.
Before being caught by Duckett off Carse’s first ball, Saim Ayub scored 25 runs on 35 balls, resulting in a spectacular catch by Duckett.
Before being caught by Crawley off Atkinson’s delivery, Shan Masood scored 11 runs on 22 balls. Before being caught by Smith off a delivery from Atkinson, Babar Azam scored 5 runs on 15 balls.
After 19 balls, Carse bowled Mohammad Rizwan for 10 runs. Pakistan was placed in a difficult position as a result of Carse’s excessive pace and movement.
In 33 innings, Saud Shakeel scored 29 runs. Jack Leach bowled a delivery that stumped him. On Day 4, Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal scored 41 and 29 runs, respectively, at stumps.
In contrast, England declared their innings at 823 for 7 in the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan, giving them a 267-run advantage in the first innings.
As part of England’s Pakistan tour, this match took full advantage of the flat surface to showcase the impressive batting abilities of the visitors.
Numerous players made significant contributions to the England batting lineup, which displayed remarkable depth.
Ben Duckett provided solid support with 84 runs off 75 deliveries, while Joe Root provided an impressive 262 runs from 375 deliveries. From 85 balls, Zak Crawley scored 78 more runs.
Harry Brook’s astonishing 317 runs were the innings’s highlight, significantly increasing England’s total.
With a run rate of 5.48 throughout their innings, the team’s total of 823 ranks among the highest in Test cricket history.
England had a particularly successful last ten overs, scoring 81 runs at a rate of 8.10 runs per over. As they struggled with the poor pitch conditions, Pakistan’s bowlers were unable to make an impact.
