RAWALPINDI: 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 un-turned 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.
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