England Sets Record in First Test Against Pakistan

In a stunning display of batting, England declared their first innings at 823-7 against Pakistan in the first Test, with Harry Brook scoring 317 and Joe Root contributing 262. This partnership of 454 runs set a new record for England and is the fourth-highest for any wicket in Test history. Despite Pakistan's impressive first innings total of 556, they collapsed to 152-6 in their second innings, needing 115 more runs to avoid an innings defeat. England's total of 823 is the fourth-highest in Test cricket and the highest ever by a visiting team in Pakistan. This match marks a significant turnaround for England, as they aim for their third Test victory under coach Brendon McCullum, following previous successes against New Zealand and Pakistan. If Pakistan fails to reach their target, they will be the first team in Test history to lose by an innings after scoring over 500 runs in their first innings.