Eng Vs Pak: England's Batting Prowess Shines in First Test
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 05:20
Eng Vs Pak: Root and Brook Shine in Multan
In a thrilling display of cricket prowess, Eng vs Pak witnessed Joe Root and Harry Brook both scoring double-centuries. Resuming their innings with England needing runs, Root and Brook put together an awe-inspiring partnership.
Record-Breaking Performances
- Root's Milestone: Joe Root’s double-century was his sixth, setting a career-best score against Pakistan.
- Brook’s Breakthrough: Harry Brook reached his first 200 in red-ball cricket.
Their partnership of 409 runs marks England’s second-highest for any wicket, only trailing behind Colin Cowdrey and Peter May's record from 1957.
Match Developments
- England's first-innings score reached 658 for 3.
- The pair continued to extend England's lead, creating a significant gap over Pakistan's score.
- Root’s performance added to his individual run-scorer achievements, surpassing 20,000 runs in all formats.
This test match not only highlights individual excellence but also emphasizes England's dominance over Pakistan in this first Test.
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