Fri Oct 11 07:44:35 UTC 2024: ## Brook and Root Smash Records in Multan Test, England Dominate Pakistan
**Multan, Pakistan:** England’s batsmen, led by the formidable duo of Joe Root and Harry Brook, have dominated the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, setting a new benchmark in the ICC World Test Championship.
In a display of sheer batting dominance, Brook became only the second batter to score a triple century in the WTC, smashing 317 off 322 balls. This remarkable feat puts him second on the list of fastest triple-centuries in Test history, surpassed only by India’s Virender Sehwag.
Adding to the mayhem, Root, in a career-best performance, scored 262 runs, making him the fourth highest individual scorer in WTC history. The pair’s extraordinary partnership of 454 runs, a record-breaking stand in the WTC, allowed Brook to unleash his power hitting and put England in a commanding position.
The only other player to reach the triple-century milestone in the WTC was David Warner, who achieved this feat in 2019 against Pakistan. He scored an unbeaten 335, which remains the highest individual score in WTC history.
England declared their first innings at a mammoth 823/7, leaving Pakistan with a Herculean task to chase down. While this Test match is still ongoing, the dominant performance of England’s batsmen has showcased their immense power and set the tone for a potentially exciting series.
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