Sat Oct 12 13:20:00 UTC 2024: ## England Humiliate Pakistan in Multan, Secure Innings Victory
**Multan, Pakistan:** England secured a historic and emphatic victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Multan on Friday, winning by an innings and 47 runs. The victory marks one of England’s most dominant performances in recent years, leaving Pakistan reeling from a humiliating defeat.
England declared their first innings at a record-breaking 823-7, fueled by Harry Brook’s stunning triple century (153) and Joe Root’s career-best 262. In response, Pakistan’s hopes of a comeback were swiftly extinguished by England’s clinical bowling attack.
Despite a resilient partnership between Salman Ali Agha (63) and Aamer Jamal (55*), Pakistan folded for 220 in their second innings. Jack Leach led the charge, claiming 4-30 and dismantling the tail in the first session of Day 5.
This defeat marks a first in Test history, as Pakistan became the only team to lose by an innings after scoring over 500 runs in the first innings. Adding to their woes, star bowler Abrar Ahmed was unable to bat due to illness.
The loss further compounds Pakistan’s woes in the World Test Championship (WTC). With just two wins in eight matches, they sit at the bottom of the standings, their WTC final hopes now effectively extinguished.
This result underscores Pakistan’s struggles in the longest format. England, on the other hand, celebrate a momentous victory that boosts their WTC rankings and propels them towards a potential place in the final. The second Test begins next week in Multan, but for Pakistan, the focus will shift to rebuilding and addressing their inconsistencies ahead of future series.
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