England Wins by Innings with Historic Total

England achieved a historic Test cricket victory over Pakistan in Multan, becoming the first team to win by an innings after conceding over 500 runs initially. This achievement was highlighted by a record-breaking 454-run partnership between Harry Brook, who scored a stunning 317, and Joe Root, who reached 262, propelling England to a total of 823/7 declared. The win was secured as England's bowlers dismissed Pakistan for 220 in their second innings, leading to a victory by an innings and 47 runs. Stand-in captain Ollie Pope praised the bowlers' resilience and the batting prowess of Brook and Root for their crucial contributions to the win. This match also saw England set the fourth-highest total in Test history, showcasing their dominance on a traditionally challenging subcontinental pitch.