Fri Oct 11 14:12:57 UTC 2024: ## England Dominates Pakistan in Multan, Extending Test Winning Streak
**Multan, Pakistan:** England has continued their dominance over Pakistan in Test cricket, securing a resounding victory in the first Test match at Multan. This win marks England’s fourth consecutive Test victory in Pakistan, following their 3-0 series win in 2021.
The match concluded on Day 5 with England winning by an innings and 47 runs. Jack Leach was the star of the bowling attack for England, claiming 4 wickets for 30 runs. His crucial dismissals helped bowl out Pakistan for 200 runs, ending their resistance.
Earlier in the match, a record-breaking partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root had shifted the momentum in England’s favor. Pakistan did manage to stage a brief fightback with a 109-run partnership between Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal, delaying England’s victory by 12 overs. However, Leach eventually broke the partnership and subsequently dismissed Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, securing England’s win.
This latest defeat adds to Pakistan’s woes, as they haven’t managed a single Test win since February 2021. They had previously suffered two consecutive Test defeats against Bangladesh in August, further highlighting their struggles in the longer format.
Pakistan’s last Test victory at home came in 2022, against a weaker Sri Lankan side. The team will now need to regroup and find a way to turn their fortunes around, especially as they are due to host Australia for a series later this year.
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