Sat Oct 12 13:20:00 UTC 2024: ## England Clinch Thumping Victory in Multan, Ending Pakistan’s Winless Streak
**Multan, Pakistan:** England secured a dominant victory by an innings and 47 runs against Pakistan in the second Test, extending their winning streak and leaving the hosts winless at home for a staggering 11 matches.
In a remarkable display of resilience, Pakistan had amassed a mammoth 556 runs in their first innings, a feat that seemed to put them in a strong position. However, their second innings crumbled under pressure, ending at a paltry 220 runs despite valiant half-centuries from Agha Salman (63) and Aamer Jamal (55).
England’s foundation for this victory was laid by Harry Brook and Joe Root, who together scored a staggering 579 runs in the first innings, helping England declare on a mammoth 823/7. Their innings, spanning more than a day and a half, provided the perfect platform for the English bowlers to dominate.
Salman and Jamal’s fightback offered a glimmer of hope, pushing the Pakistani score past 200. They put on a 109-run partnership, the first century stand by a seventh-wicket pair for Pakistan in the third innings. However, Salman fell to Jack Leach, who eventually claimed all three wickets to fall on the final day.
Despite Jamal’s valiant effort, including a dropped catch by Ollie Pope, Pakistan’s resistance crumbled under the pressure of the deficit. The final nail in the coffin came with the dismissal of Naseem Shah, stumped by Leach for 6, ending their innings and handing England a comprehensive victory.
This win marks a significant turning point for England, who continue to solidify their position as a dominant force in Test cricket. For Pakistan, however, this loss adds another chapter to their disappointing run of form, leaving them with much to ponder heading into the next Test.
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