The first Test match between England and Pakistan is spreading excitement into the cricket world. The temperature of Multan is rising up by the exceptional batting displayed by the batters of both sides. After Pakistan put off a huge total in their first innings, England’s batters are not behind. They are scoring runs quickly. In England’s first batting innings, Harry Brook’s lucky escape grabbed the attention.
Brook’s Lucky Escape:
After Pakistan faced a whitewash in their last home Test series against Bangladesh, Pakistan is facing England in a three-match Test. The first match has unfolded in Multan Cricket Stadium. While batting in the first innings, Pakistan showcased their batting excellence and put on a huge total of 556 runs. England batters are also showcasing their excellence.
Young English batter Harry Brook has also completed a century. But his near escape from dismissal grabbed the limelight. The incident took place in the 76th over. Aamir Jamal delivered a back-of-a-length ball just outside off stump. It nipped back in sharply, forcing Brook to play it late. He stabbed at the ball, sending it into the pitch. The ball bounced up, deflecting off his body and rolling back toward the stumps.
In a thrilling moment, the ball nudged against the stumps, yet the bails remained intact. Brook had a narrow escape, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Luck was on his side this time as he narrowly escaped from a dismissal.
Watch the Moment Here:
Root-Brook Duo Carrying England High:
After the whitewash against Bangladesh, Pakistan bounced back in the first Test match against England. While batting in the first innings, the Pakistan batters showcased excellence and secured a huge total of 556 runs. The Pakistan batters showcased exceptional class in the first innings,
In England’s first batting innings, they lost Pope’s wicket early. After that, they bounced back. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett played impactful knocks of 78 and 84 runs. But the Root-Brook duo dominates Pakistan’s bowling unit.
Joe Root crossed the 150-run mark. On the flip side, Harry Brook scored a dazzling century and still batting on 112 runs in 135 balls. After losing only 3 wickets, England is standing on 441 runs. They are just trial by 115 runs.
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