TOP STORIES
PAK vs ENG 1st Test day 5: Ruthless England down Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs
In a stunning display of monstrous batting and bowling prowess, England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test of their three-match series, on Saturday in Multan. This commanding victory for England was made possible by an extraordinary performance from the England duo of Joe Root and young Harry Brook.
The record-breaking knocks from Root and Brook were the cornerstone of England’s supreme win. England’s batting was well underpinned by remarkable bowling attack from England bowlers. Root, who is an England veteran, scored an impressive 262 runs, while Harry Brook outdid him with a staggering 317-run innings. Their partnership propelled England to a monumental total of 823/7d runs declared, far surpassing Pakistan's first innings score of 556.
Entering their second innings, Pakistan faced a daunting task immediately as their top-order batters, who were expected to lead the charge, lost their wickets one after other, making it impossible for Pakistan to remain alive in the game. Unfortunately for them, the situation worsened dramatically on Day 5, as they lost wickets in quick succession during the first session, leading to their historic defeat.
This sudden collapse underscored the pressure Pakistan are going through. Moreover, the form of their prodigious batter Babar Azam has been the bigger cause of concern. Their inability to build partnerships or stabilise their innings was on full display. With this heavy defeat, Pakistan become the first team in the history of Test cricket to score more than 500 in their first innings and suffer defeat by an innings.
More News
“Make sure you get a very strong fan at home”: Morkel’s advice to Indian players to counter violent winds in Wellington
India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel, who experienced Wellington’s challenging weather conditions during his international career with South Africa, has given massive advice to the Indian players ahead of the two-match Test series: “Stand near a powerful fan to weather the speedy wind." The weather in Wellington has already been incredibly windy, with wind speeds in the New Zeala...
Ralphie Albert to captain England Under-19s on Pakistan tour
England’s Under-19 squad for their upcoming tour of Pakistan in December has been announced, with Ralphie Albert set to lead the side. Nottinghamshire’s Farhan Ahmed will serve as his deputy. The 18-man squad will travel to Rawalpindi for a series of three Youth ODIs.
After the ODIs, both sides will also lock horns in a four-day Tes...
Gareth Batty to join CSK as assistant coach ahead of IPL 2027
Gareth Batty is all set to join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as an assistant coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027. In order to serve at CSK, Batty will bring to an end his successful five-year spell as Surrey’s head coach. He will join CSK’s coaching staff under newly appointed head coach Zaheer Khan.
Batty carries an im...
SA vs AUS: South Africa reveal XI for final Test, Gerald Coetzee recalled
South Africa have named their playing XI for the crucial third and final Test against Australia, set to begin on Tuesday in Cape Town. Coetzee comes in for pacer Anrich Nortje, who was ruled out of the third game after picking up a groin injury in the second Test in Gqeberha. Meanwhile, it is a huge comeback for Coetzee, who returns to the longest for...
IPL 2027 Auction date announced: Goa to host mini-auction on December 16
The IPL 2027 mini-auction will take place on December 16 in Goa, with all 10 franchises preparing to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. The day-long auction will coincide with the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. The auction date comes nearly a month after the retention deadline, which the Indian Premier League (IPL) has set for November 1...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Instagram
Twitter