What Happened: England’s bowlers, led by Jack Leach, secured a commanding victory over Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test in Multan, marking their fourth consecutive win on Pakistani soil.
What you need to know: England’s bowlers, led by spinner Jack Leach, dominated Pakistan’s batting line-up to claim victory in the first Test in Multan on Friday. A record-breaking partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root had earlier shifted the match in England’s favor.
What more: On Day 5, England quickly dismissed Pakistan’s final four batters, bowling the hosts out for 200 and winning by an innings and 47 runs, securing a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This win marks England’s fourth consecutive Test victory on Pakistani soil, following their 3-0 series sweep two years ago. Prior to that, England had only won two away Tests against Pakistan in 61 years.
Also: For Pakistan, the loss extends a difficult losing streak, increasing the pressure on captain Shan Masood, whose leadership has seen six consecutive defeats, including three in Australia and two at home against Bangladesh.