England broke 112-year record for most runs against Pakistan in a day during the first Test match at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
The English batters left no stone unturned to down Pakistan’s bowlers on the first day of the test match that was earlier assumed to be delayed amid players’ illness. Zak Crawley looked belligerent for his 111-ball 122, supported well by Ben Duckett, who made 110-ball 107 – playing a Test match after a six-year hiatus.
Wicketkeeper Ollie Pope arrived on the pitch, with the intention to play aggressive cricket – following in the footsteps of openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett – and went on to score brilliant 108 off 104. Joe Root was the only batter who departed for 23.
But the debutant Harry Brook, who is making a strong statement in the formats of the limited overs, took the benefit of England’s position and played natural cricket as he remained unbeaten on 100.-UNS
