England Poised for Victory Against Pakistan in Multan Test

The ongoing Test match between England and Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium is heading towards an exciting conclusion. England has maintained pressure on Pakistan, requiring just three more wickets to secure a victory, as the hosts are trailing by 115 runs.

Pakistan has been struggling on the final day of the Test. With Salman Agha standing firm at the crease, the team faces an uphill battle to avoid defeat. Agha, who already scored a century in the first innings, has been a thorn in England’s side, displaying resilience with his steady performance.

Agha’s half-century came as he skillfully maneuvered England’s bowlers, particularly Gus Atkinson, who has been a consistent performer with the ball. However, Agha remains largely untroubled, waiting for England to overextend before capitalizing on opportunities.

Aamer Jamal also took to the crease as Pakistan continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Jamal, along with Agha, has demonstrated determination, fending off a barrage of deliveries from Brydon Carse, Chris Woakes, and Atkinson.

England’s tactical field placements and disciplined bowling have restricted Pakistan’s scoring. Former England bowler and commentator Steven Finn noted, “England has come out with a plan which has so far proven effective against Pakistan’s batsmen. The team is executing their strategies with discipline.”

Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed, a key tailender for Pakistan, remains unable to participate on the final day due to being hospitalized with a fever. This has further complicated Pakistan’s situation, leaving them with limited options to resist England’s charge.

The pitch at Multan has been playing well, yet England’s bowlers have found ways to extract some unpredictable responses. Woakes, Atkinson, and Carse have been pivotal in unsettling Pakistan’s batting lineup.

BBC’s cricket correspondent on Test Match Special, Jonathan Agnew, commented on England’s approach, “It’s been a remarkable display from England. They have effectively juggled their pace tactics to unsettle Pakistan on a pitch that could otherwise favor the batters.”

Both sides are feeling the pinch as the match edges towards its final sessions, with England’s confidence high after a record-breaking performance on prior days. The expectations are set for England to wrap up the test with a convincing win.