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In a stunning display, England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the Multan Test, marking a remarkable turnaround after conceding 556 runs in the first innings. Joe Root and Harry Brook's record partnership propelled England to 823 runs, leading to Pakistan's collapse in the second innings.
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England's cricket team is grappling with injuries as opener Ben Duckett sustains a thumb injury during the first Test against Pakistan, impacting their batting lineup. Despite this, Zak Crawley and Joe Root lead a cautious response, closing day two at 96 for one, still trailing Pakistan's 556.
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On October 9, 2024, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook's record to become England's leading run-scorer in Test cricket, achieving his 35th century with a score of 176 not out against Pakistan in Multan. This milestone places him fifth on the all-time list of Test run-scorers.