Fri Oct 11 08:30:00 UTC 2024: ## England Crushes Pakistan by an Innings and 47 Runs in Multan Test
Multan, Pakistan – The England cricket team inflicted a crushing defeat on Pakistan in the second Test match, winning by an innings and 47 runs. This resounding victory shattered several records, leaving Pakistan with a bitter taste of defeat.
The loss marks Pakistan’s first innings defeat at home in 20 years, with the last such incident occurring against India in 2004. This match also witnessed a rare feat, with three batsmen from the losing team – Pakistan – scoring centuries in a Test match, the last time this happened being in a Pakistan-England match two years ago.
England’s victory further adds to their historic achievement of securing an innings victory in Asia after a staggering 48 years. The last time England achieved such a feat was in 1976, when they defeated India by an innings in the Delhi Test.
This defeat also cemented Pakistan’s place as the team with the highest score in a Test match, while still suffering a loss. This is the fifth time Pakistan has achieved this unwanted distinction, with Australia trailing in second place with three such incidents.
This match also saw Pakistan etch another unfortunate record in the annals of Asian cricket, by scoring the highest score in a Test match in Asia while still losing. Pakistan amassed a staggering 556 runs in the first innings.
With this resounding victory, England has now taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
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