Pakistan vs England Test Live
On October 9, 2024, England continued to dominate against Pakistan in the first Test at Multan. Joe Root again displayed his class by scoring his 35th Test century, solidifying his position as one of England’s finest batsmen. Root reached this milestone on Day 3, building a formidable partnership with Harry Brook, who contributed a solid half-century. Their combined efforts helped England surpass 370 runs in their first innings.
Root’s century is his fifth in 2024, demonstrating his consistent form in the game’s longest format. His innings were a masterclass of patience and precision, guiding England’s middle order and frustrating the Pakistani bowlers. His performance is significant in terms of personal achievements and helped stabilize the team after a few early setbacks. With this century, Root joins an elite club of cricketers with 35 or more centuries in Test cricket, a list dominated by legends such as Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.
Harry Brook, meanwhile, provided excellent support from the other end, playing with maturity and adding crucial runs. His fifty came off just 89 balls, and he kept the scoreboard ticking, which helped Root focus on building a long innings. This partnership played a pivotal role in England’s progress beyond 370 runs, putting pressure back on Pakistan, who had posted a challenging total of 556 runs in their first innings.
Pakistan’s bowlers tried to break this stand but lacked the edge against Root’s experience and Brook’s aggressive stroke play. Root showed his intent early on, playing confidently against pace and spin. The highlight of his innings was his ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries at regular intervals, making it difficult for the opposition to set a consistent line and length.
England’s scorecard also featured contributions from their top-order batsmen. Ben Duckett provided a steady start with a well-constructed 80, laying a strong foundation. His partnership with Root was crucial in steadying the ship after losing two early wickets. Together, they put up a 140-run stand, which took the momentum away from Pakistan.
With the scoreboard now ticking in England’s favor, the focus will be on how Pakistan responds. Their spinners, especially Abrar Ahmed, were effective in the earlier overs but couldn’t capitalize on the few opportunities provided by the English batsmen. As the pitch in Multan starts to show signs of wear, Pakistan’s bowlers must exploit the conditions to regain control.
This Test match is shaping to be a closely fought contest, with England’s resilient batting display creating a strong challenge for Pakistan’s bowlers. The next sessions will be crucial, as England will look to extend their lead and put further pressure on Pakistan. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s fielding will also be under scrutiny, as a few dropped catches have already cost them dearly in this inning.
The game continues to see-saw between these two cricketing giants, and as England moves past 370 runs, the outcome of this Test could hinge on a few key moments. England’s fans are hopeful that Root and Brook’s efforts will propel the team to a position from where they can dictate terms, while Pakistan will be eager to wrap up the innings quickly and give their batsmen a target they can defend,
Score Update,
- England: 370+ runs
- Joe Root: 125*
- Harry Brook: 74
- Pakistan: 556 (1st innings)
| Team | Score |
|---|
| England | 🇬🇧 | 370+ runs (Day 3, 1st Inn) |
| Pakistan | 🇵🇰 | 556 (1st Inn) |
As Day 3 progresses, all eyes will be on Joe Root to see if he can convert his century into a double and whether England can further extend their dominance over Pakistan in this crucial Test series,
