Mon Oct 07 08:31:45 UTC 2024: ## England and Pakistan Set for Test Battle in Multan
**Multan, Pakistan -** The first Test match between Pakistan and England kicked off today at the Multan Cricket Stadium, with both captains, Ollie Pope (England) and Shan Masood (Pakistan), expressing confidence in their teams’ abilities.
Pope, who is leading England in the absence of Ben Stokes, acknowledged the challenging conditions and highlighted the importance of utilizing the initial moisture on the pitch. He also expressed excitement about the debut of fast bowler Brydon Carse, who has previously played white-ball cricket for England.
Masood, meanwhile, revealed that Pakistan, having won the toss, elected to bat first. He emphasized their desire to return to winning ways after a string of near-misses and expressed confidence in their strong batting lineup.
The match will not be telecast live in India but can be streamed on the FanCode app and website.
Both teams will be looking to make a strong start in this crucial series, which promises to be an exciting encounter.
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