Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first in their latest clash against England.
The team has made some notable inclusions in the playing XI, with Saeem Ayub, Abdullah Shafiq, and Shaan Masood all securing spots in the national team for the match.
Pakistan: (71 ov) 290/3
Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood scored his first century as captain, ending a four-year wait for his fifth Test ton. The milestone came during a crucial moment in the match against England, much to the delight of the Multan crowd.
A match commentator remarked, “Road or no road, boy did Shan Masood need this innings,” highlighting the significance of the runs for the skipper.
Masood's century was met with a thunderous cheer from fans, and while he celebrated modestly, the applause from his teammates underscored the importance of his performance.
Earlier in the innings, Abdullah Shafique faced Chris Woakes narrowly avoiding a run with a delivery that held outside off. Masood’s contributions not only bolstered Pakistan's score but also set the tone for a challenging innings against a formidable England side.
As Pakistan looks to build momentum in this crucial Test, Masood's leadership and batting prowess will be pivotal.
Leading the charge for Pakistan, captain Babar Azam is joined by key players Saud Shakeel, wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan, and all-rounder Salman Agha.
The team's bowling attack is spearheaded by Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and spinner Abrar Ahmed.
England, led by Ole Pop in the absence of regular captain Ben Stokes, will be aiming to challenge Pakistan’s batting order and continue their strong performances. Both teams will be looking to gain an upper hand as the match progresses.
