England achieved a commanding victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the series in Multan, winning by an innings and 47 runs on Day 5.
Jack Leach was the star bowler, claiming 4 wickets in Pakistan’s second innings to help clinch the match. Pakistan was bowled out for 220 in their second innings, falling well short of England’s impressive first-innings total of 823/7 declared.
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The lower order of Pakistan struggled, with Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi both dismissed by Leach, the latter caught and bowled after a sharp reflex catch. Naseem attempted a final act of defiance by hitting a six before being stumped, sealing England’s decisive victory.
Despite some resistance from Aamer Jamal, who scored a top innings of 55, Pakistan couldn’t surpass England’s substantial lead. England’s bowlers, particularly Leach and Brydon Carse, maintained pressure throughout the innings.
With this win, England takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
