Brook’s Marathon innings, along with double century of Root, guided England to a Mammoth Total of 823/7d on 4th day of Multan Test.
Brook 317 Root 262 Duckett 84 Crawley 78
England’s Historic Performance in the Multan Test
On Day 4 of the ongoing Multan Test, England showcased a monumental performance, starting with a formidable score of 492 for 3, just 64 runs shy of Pakistan’s total of 556 all out. The batting duo of Harry Brook and Joe Root, who had already established a remarkable partnership of 253 runs by the end of Day 3, continued to dominate. They added another 201 runs to their collaboration, with Root notching a double century and Brook smashing an astonishing 317 runs. This left Pakistan facing a daunting deficit of 267 runs in their second innings.
As England’s bowlers took to the field, they displayed exceptional skill, claiming six wickets by the end of the day. Pakistan finished Day 4 at 152 for 6, still trailing by 115 runs, while England stands on the brink of securing their fourth consecutive Test victory in Pakistan.
Record-Breaking Feats
The Multan Test will be remembered not only for the thrilling contest but also for the historic records set by England. They became the first team to score over 800 runs in an innings against Pakistan in Test history. The previous record was held by the West Indies, who scored 790 for 3 back in 1958. Furthermore, England’s total of 823 for 7 is now the highest ever recorded by any team in Pakistan, surpassing Pakistan’s own record of 765 for 6 against Sri Lanka in 2009.
The partnership between Brook and Root, which totaled 454 runs, has now become the highest fourth-wicket stand for England in Test cricket, breaking the previous record of 411 runs set against the West Indies in 1957. This remarkable partnership also eclipsed the previous record for any partnership against Pakistan, which was 446 runs by Conrad Hunte and Gary Sobers in 1958.
Notably, Root and Brook are only the second pair of England batters to score double centuries in the same Test innings, following in the footsteps of Graeme Fowler and Mike Gatting, who accomplished this in 1985. Their partnership also makes them the first England pair to record multiple partnerships exceeding 300 runs, with their previous 302-run partnership against New Zealand last year.
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Individual Brilliance
Harry Brook’s remarkable innings of 317 are now the fifth-highest score for England in Test cricket and make him the first England batter to reach the triple century in 34 years. The performance also highlights Brook’s impressive form, as he has scored centuries in all four Tests he has played in Pakistan. Meanwhile, Joe Root, with his double century, surpassed Alastair Cook to become England’s leading run-scorer in Test cricket, amassing over 12,664 runs.
The Multan Test has also seen some unusual bowling records, with six Pakistani bowlers conceding over 100 runs in England’s first innings—a rare feat that mirrors only one other instance in the Test history. Remarkably, England’s innings featured only one maiden over, making it the longest innings in Test cricket with just a single maiden.
As the Multan Test progresses, England is poised for a historic victory, with their bowlers displaying formidable skill in the final session. With 115 runs still required for Pakistan to avoid an innings defeat and England just four wickets away from the triumph, the stage is set for an exhilarating finish.
