Fri Oct 11 06:32:09 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Fight Back, But England Remain Favourites in Multan Test
**Multan, Pakistan:** Pakistan’s hopes of salvaging a draw in the first Test against England remain slim as they face a steep chase on the final day at Multan. Despite a valiant effort from Aamer Jamal and Salman Ali Agha, who stitched a crucial 100-run partnership for the seventh wicket, Pakistan still trail by 84 runs with only three wickets remaining.
England, who have been dominant throughout the match, look set for a memorable victory. The day began with England maintaining their grip on the match, with Gus Atkinson starting the proceedings with a fiery over.
Aamer Jamal, who had been struck on the helmet by a ferocious bouncer from Brydon Carse, managed to continue batting, demonstrating remarkable resilience. However, the damage was already done as Pakistan lost their seventh wicket with Jamal trapped leg before wicket by Jack Leach.
Salman Ali Agha, who reached his fifty, provided some much-needed resistance, but he eventually fell for 52, leaving Pakistan’s hopes hanging by a thread.
With just three wickets remaining and a daunting target still to chase, Pakistan face an uphill battle to avoid defeat. England, on the other hand, will be looking to close out the match in style and secure a resounding victory in the first Test.
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