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In an extraordinary display, England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test in Multan, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite Pakistan posting a formidable 556 in their first innings, England responded with a staggering 823-7 declared, driven by an astonishing 317 from Harry Brook and 262 from Joe Root. The tourists’ record-breaking performance included the highest Test partnership by an English pair since 1938, as Brook and Root shared a 454-run stand.
On the final day, Jack Leach sealed the win for England by taking the last three wickets, including a crucial lbw dismissal of Salman Agha for 63. Although Pakistan mounted some resistance with a 109-run partnership between Salman and Aamer Jamal, Leach’s 4-30 ensured Pakistan’s collapse to 220 all out, marking an improbable win for England despite conceding 556 runs in the first innings.
This victory makes England the first team in Test history to concede over 550 and still win by an innings, a testament to their relentless approach under captain Ollie Pope, who praised his side’s batting and tactical creativity. The win also extended England’s run of success in Pakistan, with four consecutive Test wins.
For Pakistan, this defeat deepens their ongoing crisis in Test cricket, extending their winless streak at home to 11 matches. Captain Shan Masood remains under immense pressure after losing all six Tests in charge. With just days to prepare for the second Test, Pakistan face a daunting task to reverse their fortunes.
