Pak vs Eng 1st Test 1st Day: Honors even on day 1

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The first day of the first test match between Pakistan and England saw some great action on a placid batting paradise played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on 7th October 2024.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and decided to bat first. It was the worst possible start for the hosts as Saim Ayub was dismissed cheaply gloved down the leg by Gus Atkinson. Captain Shan Masood was given out by the umpire, on review it was overturned to not out as it was pitching outside leg.

After reprieve looked impressive with attacking strokes keeping pressure on the inexperienced England bowling line-up. Masood and Shafique showed intent with great running between the wickets. Both batters kept the scoreboard ticking making life tough for the England bowlers.

Masood reached his half-century off 43 deliveries. Shafique also looked impressive with his shots completing his fifty off 77 balls. Pakistan went into the lunch break at 122 for 1.

After the lunch break, Masood and Shafique kept the scoreboard ticking. Masood continued his attacking approach reaching his first test century since 2020. Both batters kept the scoreboard ticking keeping the scoreboard ticking. It was a superb batting display by Masood and Shafique that made sure that Pakistan kept the momentum. Brydon Carse and Atkinson tried their best to get the wicket with short ball tactics. Pakistan went into the tea break at 233 for 1.

Abdullah Shafique looked impressive reaching his century off 165 deliveries. Atkinson got a much-needed breakthrough for England dismissing Shafique with a tired shot by providing a simple catch to Ollie Pope. Shafique and Masood added 253 runs for the 2nd wicket.

Shan Masood made the batting look easy reaching 150 off 166 deliveries to keep Pakistan on course for a massive total. Shan Masood’s brilliant innings ended providing an easy return catch to Jack Leach giving England a major boost after the dangerous 2nd wicket partnership.

Babar Azam looked iffy in the initial stages of his innings. Saud Shakeel showed his skills against Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir keeping the scoreboard ticking. England captain Pope took the 2nd new ball in the 82nd over. Chris Woakes produced a lovely delivery to dismiss Babar Azam hitting plumb in front. Babar and Saud added 61 runs for the 4th wicket.

Naseem Shah came as a nightwatchman for Pakistan and survived anxious moments. Pakistan ended the first day at 328 for 4.

Pakistan 328 for 4 in 86 overs (Shan Masood 151, Abdullah Shafique 102, Gus Atkinson 2/70)



 





Shan Masood scores 151 on the first day of the first test against England at Multan 

 

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