Tue Oct 15 09:02:27 UTC 2024: ## Woakes’s Near-Miss Spectacle in Multan Test
**Multan, Pakistan:** England seamer Chris Woakes nearly pulled off a sensational catch on Day 2 of the first Test match against Pakistan at Multan, but ultimately conceded a six in a spectacular moment.
The incident occurred in the 117th over, with Jack Leach bowling. Salman Agha, attempting a lofted shot through the off side, sent the ball towards the boundary line where Woakes was stationed. In a remarkable effort, Woakes, standing at the boundary, managed to get his hands on the ball, juggling it while going outside the boundary line before jumping back inside and holding on. However, despite his impressive effort, the umpires deemed the catch invalid as Woakes’s feet were not entirely on the ground when he made the catch.
Despite the near-miss, Agha continued his onslaught, hitting the very next ball for another six. The incident added to the thrilling day of cricket, with England facing a challenging task against the formidable Pakistan batting lineup.
England, who bowled out Pakistan for 556 runs in the first innings, made significant progress compared to Day 1. Jack Leach led the bowling attack with three wickets, while pacers Gus Atkinson and Brydin Carse each claimed two wickets. Chris Woakes, Joe Root, and Shoaib Bashir chipped in with a wicket each to complete the dismissal of the hosts.
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