Leach leads England rout of Pakistan in first Test
Al Jazeera
England go one up in three-Test series after humbling defeat for Pakistan as records tumbled in Multan.
England’s bowlers, led by spinner Jack Leach, tore through the Pakistan lineup to secure victory in the first Test in Multan on Friday after a record partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root turned the match on its head.
England’s attack made short work of the last four Pakistan batters on the fifth day, dismissing the hosts for 220 to win by an innings and 47 runs, and draw first blood in the three-match series.
The win is England’s fourth consecutive Test triumph on Pakistan soil, after a 3-0 whitewash two years ago. England had only won two away Tests against Pakistan in the previous 61 years. It was also filled with several new milestones for England.
“This win would be right up there. Definitely top three,” said captain Ollie Pope, standing in for injured skipper Ben Stokes.
Brook smashed 317 and Root a record-setting 262 in England’s mammoth 823-7 declared, giving the visitors a 267-run lead and both players their highest Test scores.
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