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.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
A Test match that kept the record-keepers on their toes 📚
England win the first #PAKvENG Test match by an innings in Multan 👏
Scorecard ➡️ https://t.co/60exXWgQd4#WTC25 pic.twitter.com/PFTpYGDARx
— ICC (@ICC) October 11, 2024
Magic in Multan! 🙌
A famous, famous win! 🦁
Match Centre: https://t.co/M5mJLlHALN
🇵🇰 #PAKvENG 🏴 | #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/lKM6NWzH2A
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 11, 2024
Historic victory in Multan! Extraordinary win for England.
What an incredible few days 🔥#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/dVhBHztvnz
— England’s Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) October 11, 2024
Even Pakistan has not defeated any team in Tests at home after 2022
And still people raise questions about their hospitality …..😂#PAKvENG #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/XGtRRH9Ygg
— Artistic Soul (@dr_artisticsoul) October 11, 2024
Pakistan 556 runs banakar bhi inning se haar gaya hehe #PAKvENG #ENGvsPAK pic.twitter.com/UbqvpL1oF2
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) October 11, 2024
Pakistan Finishes Cricket in front of England who gave birth to Cricket
Cricket Sucessfully died in Pakistan #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/kP6XxO9wxg
— Artistic Soul (@dr_artisticsoul) October 11, 2024
Pakistan got thrashed by England by innings defeat at home even after scoring 550+ runs 😆 #PAKvENG
pic.twitter.com/1HVOZ9AxXK
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 11, 2024
The Downfall of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Pakistan Cricket Team Started from this video 🤐
And till now, Pakistan has lost to zim, lost to usa, lost to afg, lost to ire, lost every test series at home and away
Since 2021, 0 ICC, 0 ACC, 0 Test Trophy for 🇵🇰 #PAKvENG #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/7V70mtDe5e
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) October 11, 2024
Terrific centuries by Pakistani players in Multan.#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/F11hiC79Mv
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 10, 2024
No wins in home Tests since 2022 😯#cricket #PAKvENG #Pakistan #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/Ae4FvJDZuu
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 11, 2024
Also READ: PAK vs ENG: Milestones Harry Brook reached during his triple century against Pakistan in Multan Test
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