Pakistan vs England Brook’s 317 Powers England to the Verge of Victory in Multan

Umair Hussain·10/10/2024·2 min

Multan Test (Day 4 of 5)
Pakistan 556: Masood 151 & 152-6: Atkinson 2-28
England 823-7 dec: Brook 317, Root 262
Pakistan trail by 115 runs

In a thrilling encounter in the Pakistan vs England series, Harry Brook’s sensational 317 led England to a commanding position on day four of the first Test in Multan. Brook’s triple century, the first by an England player in 34 years, alongside Joe Root’s masterful 262, helped England amass a colossal 823-7 declared, the highest Test total by any team against Pakistan.

Brook and Root’s 454-run partnership not only broke records but also put England firmly in control. England’s total stands as their largest since 1938 and the fourth-highest in Test cricket history. With Pakistan all out for 556 in their first innings, England secured a remarkable 267-run lead.

England’s Pace Attack Strikes Early

As Pakistan began their second innings, England’s bowlers wasted no time. Chris Woakes dismissed Abdullah Shafique with the very first ball, and the rest of the top order collapsed quickly under relentless pressure. By the end of day four, Pakistan was 152-6, still 115 runs behind and in serious danger of losing by an innings.

Brook and Root’s Record-Breaking Feats

Harry Brook became the sixth England player to score more than 300 in a Test innings, marking one of the greatest batting performances in recent history.
Joe Root added 262 to the scoreboard, building on his legacy as England’s most prolific Test run-scorer.
The partnership between Brook and Root is now the fourth-highest for any wicket in the history of Test cricket.

Pakistan Struggles to Keep Pace

Despite a solid first-innings performance, led by Shan Masood’s 151, Pakistan has struggled to contain England’s momentum. Now facing the daunting task of avoiding a rare innings defeat after posting such a high total, Pakistan’s hopes rest on their lower-order resilience.

Stay updated with the latest on Khelo Pakistan as England pushes towards a historic victory in this nail-biting first Test match.