Pakistan vs England 1st Test: Day 5 Highlights and Analysis

In the first Test match between Pakistan and England, held in Multan, Pakistan’s batsmen Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal continued to battle against England on Day 5. Despite their efforts, Pakistan remains under significant pressure as they attempt to bridge the run deficit against the visitors. England requires just three more wickets to claim victory, as Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan’s spin bowler, is currently hospitalized with a fever and is unlikely to bat.

The scoreboard at the 46th over marks Pakistan at 183 for 6, with Salman contributing 60 not out and Jamal at 39. The duo has succeeded in achieving a partnership of over a hundred runs, a commendable effort against an aggressive English bowling attack led by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse. This formidable partnership has been vital for Pakistan in keeping the home team’s hopes alive amidst a challenging situation.

Chris Woakes, speaking to Sky Sports, acknowledged the exceptional performance of his team and the need to remain focused till the end of the match. “It’s been a really good pitch and you’d expect guys to score runs,” he noted, emphasizing the need for perseverance. Woakes also praised the team’s top order for providing the bowling squad a much-needed rest after their first innings, where England posted a monumental score of 823, built largely on the back of a triple century by an unnamed batsman and Joe Root‘s 262.

The England team has displayed remarkable form under the leadership of captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, consistently setting and breaking records in recent Test matches. With a backdrop of such performance, England fans are hopeful for yet another historic win in Pakistan, a venue where they have seldom found success prior.

As the game progresses on Day 5, strategic field changes and persistent bowling by England seek to dismantle the determined stand by Salman and Jamal. With the pitch showing little signs of deterioration, the challenge remains firmly set for the England bowlers to overturn Pakistan’s resilience. The visitors, however, are confident in their comprehensive plan and aim to secure their fourth consecutive win in Pakistan.