England Sets Test Records Against Pakistan

On Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, England set a historic total of 823-7, breaking multiple records, including the highest score by any team in Pakistan. The standout performance came from Harry Brook, who scored 317, and Joe Root, who added 262, forming a remarkable 454-run partnership, which is now the highest in England's Test history. This innings broke the previous record of 790 runs held by the West Indies since 1958, marking England's highest total in 86 years. Root surpassed Alastair Cook to become England's all-time leading Test run-scorer, while Brook's triple century placed him among the elite in Test cricket. Meanwhile, Pakistan struggled in their second innings, ending the day at 152-6, trailing by 115 runs and facing the prospect of a heavy defeat. The match highlights England's dominance and showcases the challenges faced by Pakistan's bowlers, with six conceding over 100 runs.