England Posts Historic 823 Runs Against Pakistan

In a historic performance, England declared their innings at 823 for seven, establishing a new record for the highest total against Pakistan in Test cricket, achieved largely due to Harry Brook's remarkable 317 and Joe Root's 262. Their epic 454-run partnership for the fourth wicket set a new benchmark for Test cricket, becoming the highest for that wicket and the fourth-highest overall. England's innings marked only the second time in history a team has surpassed 700 runs against Pakistan, following West Indies' previous record of 790. As Pakistan began their second innings, they found themselves in dire straits at 152 for six, trailing by 115 runs and facing a daunting task to avoid defeat. The match is poised for a potential result as England capitalizes on their substantial lead. With Brook's triple century being the second fastest in Test history, this match has solidified England's dominance on a flat Multan pitch.