England Crush Pakistan by an Innings After Record-Breaking Batting Display in Multan
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| England became the first team in Test history to concede over 500 runs in the first innings and still win by an innings. / Getty |
The match ended in the morning session of day five, with Pakistan bowled out for 220 in their second innings, handing England victory by an innings and 47 runs. The win was highlighted by a record-breaking batting performance from England, who declared at 823 for 7.
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| England scored a monumental 823/7 declared, led by Harry Brook's triple-hundred and Joe Root's 262. / Getty |
The foundations for England’s victory were laid by Harry Brook’s monumental 317, the highest individual score in the match, supported by Joe Root’s masterful 262. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley also contributed with 84 and 78, respectively, as England posted the fourth-highest total in Test cricket history.
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| Pakistan, despite posting 556 in their first innings, collapsed to 220 in their second innings, conceding an innings and 47-run defeat. / Getty |
Pakistan, despite scoring a daunting 556 in their first innings, struggled in the second. Resuming the final day on 152 for 6, Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal showed resilience by putting together a 109-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Salman top-scored with 63, while Jamal made a gritty 55* after surviving a hostile short-ball barrage from Brydon Carse.
However, their efforts were not enough to prevent an unwanted record. Pakistan collapsed after Jack Leach's breakthrough, which saw Salman trapped lbw, and the final two wickets fell in quick succession. Leach ended with figures of 4 for 30, picking up the last three wickets to seal England’s win.
The result extended Pakistan's losing streak under captain Shan Masood to six consecutive defeats, and their home winless run, which dates back to February 2021. The absence of Abrar Ahmed, who was hospitalized, further hampered Pakistan's ability to mount a challenge on the final day.
This victory marks only the second time England has won a Test by an innings in Asia, underlining their dominance under the aggressive "Bazball" approach. With this win, England not only asserted their supremacy in the series but also showcased their depth and adaptability in foreign conditions.
Match Summary:
England : 823/7 [dec]
(Harry Brook 317, Joe Root 262, Ben Duckett 84, Zak Crawley
78)
Pakistan : 556
(Shan Masood 151, Salman Agha 104*, Abdullah Shafique 102) and 220
(Salman Agha 63, Aamer Jamal 55*, Jack Leach 4-30)
England won by an innings and 47 runs.
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| England's win marks one of their most significant victories, highlighted by their batting prowess and clinical bowling by Leach./ Getty |
England will head into the next match with confidence, looking to continue their dominance, while Pakistan will be searching for answers to break their losing streak.