• England stunned Pakistan after beating them by an innings and 47 runs in the 1st Test of a three-match series.

  • Harry Brook and Joe Root starred with the bat, shattering records for the Three Lions.

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Harry Brook and Joe Root shatter records with the bat, as England win big over Pakistan by an innings and 47-runs (Images source: X)

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England made Test cricket history with a stunning performance in Multan, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test. The match showcased remarkable batting displays from Harry Brook and Joe Root, who both etched their names into the record books.

Joe Root and Harry Brook’s historic partnership

The standout moment of the match was the monumental partnership between Brook and Root, who combined for a staggering 454 runs for the fourth wicket. This partnership not only set a new record for England but also became the highest ever for any team in Test history for that wicket. Brook’s triple ton came off just 310 balls, making it the second-fastest triple century in Test cricket, while Root contributed an impressive 262 runs.

Also READ: Records created by Joe Root during his mammoth knock in Multan Test against Pakistan

England’s dominance on a flat pitch

Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a formidable 556. However, England’s batting prowess shone through as they declared at 823/7, establishing a first-innings lead of 267 runs. The pitch at Multan was notably flat, providing little assistance to bowlers and allowing batsmen to dominate. England’s bowlers then restricted Pakistan to just 220 in their second innings, with Jack Leach taking four wickets and Chris Woakes striking early to dismantle Pakistan’s top order.

Records tumble in Multan

This match marked a historic achievement as it was the first time in Test cricket that a team lost by an innings after scoring over 500 runs in their first innings. Brook’s performance was particularly noteworthy; he has now scored more than half of his previous tally of runs in Pakistan alone, amassing 785 runs across six innings during the ongoing tours there.

As England prepares for the second Test starting on October 15, they will aim to replicate their success. With Brook continuing his aggressive form and Root providing steady leadership, the English side looks poised to maintain their dominance. The hosts will need to regroup quickly if they hope to challenge this formidable batting lineup on what is expected to be another flat track.

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