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Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 1 Live Score Updates
The Test match between Pakistan and England is an awaited event that promises to be exciting. Both teams are important in this Test series since this would help bridge them closer to making their mark in the ICC World Test Championship rankings.
Pakistan’s skipper Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan vs England in the first-day test match series of three in Multan. Pakistani cricketers come to this series after defeating Bangladesh in a test series at home.
The England cricket team is playing without their all-rounder and skipper star, Ben Stokes, who has a hamstring injury. They include Ollie Pope in the team
Pre-Match Analysis Pakistan vs England
Team Line-ups:
Both teams have XI players on the ground.
Pakistan XI: Babar Azam (C), Shaheen Afridi, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Hasan Ali, Abid Ali, Nauman Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Sajid Khan.
England XI: Joe Root (C), James Anderson, Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Rory Burns, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes, Haseeb Hameed, Mark Wood.
Pitch Conditions:
The pitch condition is favorable for both the team players whether batsman or bowler.
Weather Forecast:
On day 1 there is a bright shining sun and little clouds across the horizon. Temperature is moderate.
Players to Watch:
Pakistan: Babar Azam is the key as both the bat and the batsman, and here comes Shaheen Afridi who can trouble the selected top order of Pakistan vs England as a bowler.England: Joe Root will try to play a stabilizing inning as a batsman, and James Anderson, as a bowler, may stress the batsman through swing balls.
Live Score Updates Pakistan vs England
Session-Wise Summary Pakistan vs England
• Morning Session:
Abid Ali and Imam-ul-Haq were showing a good, steady partnership. The England bowlers kept tight lines. Even Anderson and Broad kept things well under tight control. They were at 75/1 by lunch.
• Afternoon Session:
Wood dismissed both openers in two successive overs. The challenge was taken on by Babar Azam and Azhar Ali. And Babar followed up his 50. The team finally managed to close the session at 150/4.
• In Evening Session
Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf take Pakistan to 250. Day 1 play ends at 280/6 for Pakistan.
Innings Summaries
• Pakistan 1st Innings
Babar Azam and Azhar Ali stabilized Pakistan before the middle order went in a hurry. Rizwan’s late flourish ensured Pakistan remained in the fray
Partnership Highlights
The partnership between Babar Azam and Azhar Ali ensured the equilibrium of Pakistan’s innings after the early losses of wickets.
Wicket Highlights
England’s fortunes were reversed during the session by Mark Wood, who used short-pitched balls to dismiss both of the openers
Centuries/Half Centuries Takeovers
Under extreme pressure, Babar Azam has played a breathtakingly beautiful half-century, displaying perfect technique and composure.
Tea Break/Lunch Break Updates
• Brief Scorecard (Lunch):
In 27 overs, Pakistan scored 75/1 (Abid Ali 35, Imam-ul-Haq 32, Anderson 1/20).
• Brief Scorecard (Tea):
Pakistan 150/4 in 53 overs (Babar Azam 55*, Azhar Ali 40, Wood 2/50)
Player Interviews:
Babar Azam said, “The thing with this team is that we do not want to lose wickets. So, we have to maintain the energy of the game and get a competitive score.
Expert Analysis:
Pakistan cricket analysts said that Pakistan took the lead early, but in the session, England’s tight bowling brought all things on level. The game is still open to any side as to how Pakistan’s batting would manage on the second day
Post Match Analysis
Match Summary:
The game right now is of delicate balance, any team could take control on day 2.
Player of the Day:
For Pakistan, it was pretty much Babar Azam who brought hope, playing an innings that mattered under pressure. He stabilized the side once the first wickets fell, and the 55 laid by him was a decent total.
Series implication:
Pakistan would put pressure on England. But, England’s bowlers demonstrated their ability to undermine Pakistan and will try to take advantage of any weaknesses in the lower order.
Preview of Day 2:
Day 2 is going to be full of action as Pakistan will continue to bat.
Live Commentary:
“Azhar Ali drives outside off-stump, and that’s a nick! Anderson strikes again with his old outswinger. Pakistan is in trouble now, but Babar Azam looks pretty sorted on the other end.”
Stats and Facts:
Babar Azam average: 48.4
James Anderson Wickets: 625
Audience Reactions
On twitter #PAKvsENG is trending
Poll:
Who will be the outstanding player on Day 2?
1. Babar Azam?
2. James Anderson?
3. Joe Root?
4. Shaheen Afridi?