PAK vs ENG: Joe Root made this special record in the Multan test match, only the second player to do so after Virat Kohli.
Root has become the highest run scorer for England in Test cricket. Joe Root and Virat Kohli (Image Credit- Twitter X) Currently, the first match of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England (PAK vs ENG) is being played at the Multan Cricket Stadium. So the fourth day of the match ended today on 10th October. Today, England’s legendary batsman Joe Root started playing ahead of 176 runs, and played a brilliant inning of 262 runs in 375 balls. So on the basis of Harry Brook’s inning of 317 runs, England declared their first innings at 823 runs at the loss of 7 wickets. However, Root’s innings looked a bit blurry due to Brook’s triple century. But Root has made a special record in his name by scoring a double century. Let us tell you that with this double century, he has become the second player among active cricketers in international cricket to score more than 20 thousand runs. Before Root, former Indian captain and popularly known as Run Machine, Virat Kohli is at the first position among the players who have scored the most runs in international cricket. Kohli has scored a total of 27041 runs in 595 innings of 535 matches at an average of 53.23 with the help of 80 centuries and 140 half-centuries. On the other hand, after the marathon innings played against Pakistan in Multan, Root has scored a total of 20079 runs in 458 innings of 350 matches at an average of 49.21. During this period, fans have also seen 51 centuries and 108 half-centuries from Root’s bat. England in strong position after fourth day On the other hand, if we give you information about the ongoing first Test match in Multan, at the end of the fourth day of the game, England has made a strong hold on Pakistan. At the time of stumps on the fourth day, Pakistan had scored 152 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in the second innings after 37 overs. On the basis of England’s first innings, Masood and Co. are still behind by 115 runs. Looking at the match it seems that she will lose this match.
PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Joe Root and Harry Brook created history, made many big records by making a partnership of 454 runs
There was a record partnership of 454 runs for the fourth wicket between Joe Root and Brook. Joe Root & Harry Brook (Photo Source: Getty Images) The first match of the Test series between Pakistan and England is being played in Multan. The England team batted explosively and declared the first innings at 823/7. This is the fourth 800+ total in the history of Test cricket. Joe Root played an innings of 262 runs in 375 balls with the help of 17 fours. This is Root’s sixth double century in Test cricket. Whereas, Harry Brook scored 317 runs in 322 balls with the help of 29 fours and 3 sixes. Harry Brook has become the second batsman to score the fastest triple century (310 balls) in Test cricket. There was a record partnership of 454 runs for the fourth wicket between Joe Root and Brook. This is the biggest partnership ever for England in Test cricket. Also, this is the fourth highest partnership in the history of Test cricket. The biggest partnership made by any team in test cricket against Pakistan The record-breaking partnership of Joe Root and Harry Brook has left behind the previous highest partnership against Pakistan. The partnership of 454 runs between the two has become the biggest partnership made by any team in Test against Pakistan. The previous record was held by West Indies greats Conrad Hund and Gary Sobers, who made a partnership of 446 runs in Kingston in 1958. The partnership of Joe Root and Harry Brook made these records- The biggest partnership for England in test cricket 454- Joe Root and Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024 411- Peter May and Colin Cowdrey, vs West Indies, 1957 399- Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow vs South Africa, 2016 382- Morris Leyland and Leonard Hutton vs Australia, 1983 Biggest partnership in test cricket 624 – Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara vs South Africa, Colombo (SSC), 2006 576 – Sanath Jayasuriya & Roshan Mahanama vs India, Colombo (RPS), 1997 467 – Martin Crowe and Andrew Jones v Sri Lanka, Wellington, 1991 454 – Joe Root and Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024 451 – Don Bradman and Bill Ponsford vs England, The Oval, 1934 451 – Javed Miandad and Mudassar Nazar vs India, Hyderabad (Sindh), 1983 The biggest partnership in test cricket against Pakistan 454- Joe Root and Harry Brook (England) vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024 445- Conrad Hunte and Gary Sobers (West Indies) v Pakistan, Kingston, 1958 437- Mahela Jayawardene and T Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka), vs Pakistan, Karachi, 2009 410- Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag (India), Lahore, 2006 Two batsmen who crossed 250 runs in the same test innings Conrad Hunte and Gary Sobers v Pakistan, Kingston, 1958 Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene vs South Africa, Colombo (SSC), 2006 Harry Brook and Joe Root vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024
PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: England’s wonder in Multan, crossed the mark of 800+ runs for the fourth time in Test cricket
The England team has become the fourth team to cross the mark of 800+ runs in an innings of Test cricket. Joe Root & Harry Brook (Photo Source: Getty Images) The first match of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England is being played in Multan from October 7. In this match, the batsmen of both the teams are seen batting vigorously. Pakistan had scored 556 runs in the first innings on the basis of brilliant innings by Abdullah Shafiq (102), Shan Masood (151), Salman Ali Aga (104*) and Saud Shakeel (82). The English team also batted aggressively and crossed the 800-run mark on the fourth day today. The team has become the fourth team in the history of Test cricket to cross the mark of 800+ runs in an innings. England declared first innings at 823/7 England had a bad start in the Multan Test against Pakistan, the team lost the wicket of captain Ollie Pope at the score of 4 runs. Jack Crawley (78) and Ben Duckett (84) played half-century innings. Then veteran player Joe Root scored a double century and young batsman Harry Brook scored a triple century. Joe Root played an innings of 262 runs in 375 balls with the help of 17 fours. At the same time, Harry Brook scored 317 runs in 322 balls with the help of 29 fours and 3 sixes, on the basis of which England declared the first innings at 823/7. Highest total in test cricket is recorded in the name of Sri Lanka The highest total in the history of Test cricket was made by Sri Lanka in 1997 against India in Colombo. The Sri Lankan team declared the innings after scoring 952 runs at the loss of 6 wickets. Sanath Jayasuriya had played an inning of 340 runs and Roshan Mahanama had played an inning of 225 runs. At the same time, the second highest total is recorded in the name of England, the team declared its innings at 903/7 against Australia at The Oval in 1938. Highest total in test cricket 952/6 d, Sri Lanka vs India, Colombo (RPS), 1997903/7 d, England v Australia, The Oval, 1938849 d, England v West Indies, Kingston, 1930823/7 d, England vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024790/3 d, West Indies vs Pakistan, Kingston, 1958765/6 d, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Karachi, 2009
PAK vs ENG: The hosts suffered a big blow on the fourth day of the first Test, the only regular spinner Abrar Ahmed was admitted to the hospital.
The young spinner is not well and is suffering from high fever. Abrar Ahmed (Pic Source-Twitter) Currently, the first match of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England is being played at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The fourth day of the first Test between these two teams has started. However, on the fourth day of the game, Pakistan team’s only regular spinner Abrar Ahmed was not seen bowling. Not only this, Abrar Ahmed did not even come on the field for fielding on the fourth day. Actually, the young spinner is not well and is suffering from very high fever. According to the report of Cricbuzz, Abrar Ahmed has been admitted to the hospital and it is now very difficult for him to play in the first innings against England. There are also reports coming out that Abrar Ahmed will not be seen bowling even on the fifth day of the game. Let us tell you that so far in this match, Abrar Ahmed has given 174 runs in 35 overs and has not taken a single wicket in his name. Harry Brook scored a triple century in the first innings against Pakistan In their first innings of the first Test match, the hosts scored 556 runs losing all the wickets. On behalf of the team, captain Shan Masood played an inning of 151 runs while Abdullah Shafiq scored 102 runs. Salman Aga had contributed 104* runs. In reply, experienced batsman Joe Root batted brilliantly and scored 262 runs for England, while Harry Brook scored the first triple century of his international cricket career. In this match, he played a valuable inning of 317 runs with the help of 29 fours and three sixes. Both these batsmen did not spare any bowler of Pakistan and hit hard against all of them. Not only this, because of this innings of these two, England has now taken control of the match and has put the hosts on the back foot. Apart from these two players, Zak Crawley contributed 78 runs for England while Jamie Smith scored 31 runs. England has declared its first innings at 823 runs for 7 wickets. He has taken a lead of 267 runs. Batsmen who have scored most double centuries in Tests for England- Joe Root reached this number in terms of scoring most test runs IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants can retain these 6 players IPL 2025: Punjab Kings can retain these 6 players “Bangladesh is playing poor cricket”- Aakash Chopra Indian batsman who hit most sixes in T20 against Bangladesh- IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals can retain these 6 players IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad can retain these 6 players Rishabh Pant turns 27, take a look at his special records in cricket- The bowler who took the most wickets for India in the Women’s T20 World Cup-
PAK vs ENG: Harry Brook narrowly escaped being hit-wicketed on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan, watch viral video
Harry defended the ball, after which it went towards the stumps. Pakistan vs England, 1st Test (Image Credit- Twitter PAK vs ENG 1st Test: The first match of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England is currently being played at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Let us tell you that in this match today, on October 9, on the third day of the game, a strange incident has been seen, the video of which is going viral on social media very fast. Let us tell you that after Ben Duckett was out during England’s first innings on the field, Harry Brook joined Joe Root to bat on the field. In the match, when Harry is batting on 75 runs, he goes to defend the ball bowled by Aamer Jamal. But during this time, while defending, the ball hits the helmet and goes towards the stump. The ball also hits the stump, the sound of which was heard in the stump mic, but the bails did not fall. Everyone was surprised to see this incident that happened on the field. Also, the video of this incident went viral on social media within no time. Watch the viral video of this strange incident What happened there?! Brook is rendered lucky🏏#PAKvENG , #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/qk5dzRKEYn — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 9, 2024 England trailed Pakistan by 64 runs at the end of the third day On the other hand, if we tell you the condition of this match, at the end of the third day, England has scored 492 runs at the loss of 3 wickets in reply to Pakistan’s first innings (556). They are currently behind Pakistan by 64 runs. At the time of stumps, Joe Root is currently on 176* and Harry Brook is on 141*. So for England, Jack Crawley is out after scoring 78 runs and Ben Duckett has scored 84 runs. However, captain Ollie Pope returned to the pavilion after getting out without opening the account. So far, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Aamer Jamal have got 1 wicket each for Pakistan.
PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Day 3: Joe Root and Harry Brook hit centuries, England’s score 492/3 by the end of the day
After the third day’s play, the England team is behind by 64 runs. PAK vs ENG, Joe Root & Harry Brook (Photo Source: Getty Images) PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Day 3 Highlights: The first match of the two-match Test series between Pakistan and England is being played in Multan from October 7. The host team has scored 556 runs in the first innings, Abdullah Shafiq (102), Shan Masood (151), Salman Ali Aga (104*) and Saud Shakeel (82) played brilliant innings. By the end of the second day, England had scored 96 runs at the loss of one wicket. On the third day, Harry Brook and Joe Root scored centuries for England. By the end of the day the team has scored 492 runs at the loss of 3 wickets. Harry Brook (141*) and Joe Root (176*) are present at the crease unbeaten, the team is now 64 runs behind Pakistan. Let us tell you all the highlights of the third day’s play- PAK vs ENG: Jack Crawley lost his wicket at the beginning of the third day By the end of the second day of the game, Jack Crawley (64*) and Joe Root (32*) were at the crease unbeaten. At the beginning of the third day, Shaheen Afridi gave a big success to Pakistan by dismissing Jack Crawley. Jack Crawley hit a shot towards mid-wicket, where deployed Aamir Jamal took an amazing catch. Crawley played an innings of 78 runs in 85 balls with the help of 13 fours. There was a partnership of 109 runs for the second wicket between Jack Crawley and Joe Root. Pouched on the second attempt! Wicket no. 2 for Pakistan, catch no. 2 for Aamir Jamal 🏏#PAKvENG , #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/9Jyln5W4B0 — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 9, 2024 Joe Root created history after scoring 71st run Joe Root created history when he scored 71st run in the first innings of the first Test against Pakistan. He became England’s leading run-scorer in Tests, surpassing former player Alastair Cook. Also, Root has come fifth in the list of players who have scored most runs in Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid are ahead of him. Joe Root. England’s greatest. pic.twitter.com/dMKqjUFwYy — England’s Barmy Army October 9, 2024 PAK vs ENG: Ben Duckett scored 84 runs Ben Duckett played brilliantly with Joe Root and made a partnership of 136 runs for the third wicket. Duckett was given out LBW by Aamir Jamal on the fourth ball of the 50th over. He played an inning of 84 runs in 75 balls with the help of 11 fours. Aamir Jamal strikes! In-dipper gets the better of Ben Duckett ☝️#PAKvENG , #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/d7Iv4cszIm — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 9, 2024 Joe Root scored the 35th Test century of his career in 167 balls. Joe Root completed his century in 167 balls by taking a single on the second ball of the 63rd over bowled by Abrar Ahmed. This is the 35th century of Root’s Test career, he is the batsman with the most (5) centuries…