
Another day of enthralling cricket comes to an end as England finish with 96/1. Pakistan have done well with the bat, scoring 556 runs thanks to centuries from captain Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique and Salman Agha. Saud Shakeel also chipped with 82 runs. For England, the best bowler was Jack Leach, who took three wickets while Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse got two each. In response to Pakistan's huge first innings total, England attempted to start on a positive note but Ollie Pope had to depart courtesy of a splendid catch from Aamir Jamal. Zak Crawley and Joe Root then took charge, stitching a 92-run unbeaten partnership. England however have been dealt with a big blow, with Ben Duckett suffering a thumb injury. It will be interesting to see if he can bat in this Test match.

FIFTY for Zak Crawley! The right-hander has made the most of his return to the Test team with an excellent knock here. He has played some fine shots and will look to make it big with the conditions assisting batting.

Zak Crawley and Joe Root have steadied the England innings with some good shots. They have shown respect to the good balls while punishing the poor deliveries. Pakistan need another wicket here to bounce back.

OUT! What a catch that is from Aamir Jamal with Ollie Pope departing so early. The England stand-in captain wanted to pull the ball straight to the fence but Aamir Jamal ended up taking a one-handed stunner. Pakistan would be delighted with this effort. Ollie Pope c Aamir Jamal b Naseem Shah 0(2)

Pakistan's 1st innings has come to an end with 556 runs on the board. Joe Root was the last wicket-taker with Abrar Ahmed being dismissed but that dismissal has given England a bit of headache with an injury to Ben Duckett. England will come out to bat shortly.

OUT! Jack Leach has accounted for Shaheen Afridi with the left-hander going for a wild slog and missing the ball altogether. England one wicket away from closing out this innings. Shaheen Afridi b Jack Leach 26(49)

CENTURY for Salman Agha! The right-hander has batted with a lot of aggression and his third Test hundred has put Pakistan in a strong position. England have been wicketless so far in the third session and there might be a declaration soon.

The hosts have surpassed the 500-run mark with Salman Agha nearing a century. Pakistan have batted well, especially in this session where runs have come at a quick pace. England will look to take the remaining two wickets or we might also have a declaration in the third session.

FIFTY for Salman Ali Agha! The right-hander has played with a lot of intent and aggression so far and has got to the 50run mark. He is key to Pakistan finishing with more than 500 runs here.

OUT! Aamir Jamal departs and Brydon Carse has his second Test wicket. Pakistan are losing a number of wickets but with Salman Ali Agha at the crease, they can hope to surpass 500 or more runs. Aamir Jamal lbw b Brydon Carse 7(10)
The Pakistan National Cricket Team batted well on day 1 of the PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024. The bowlers of the England National Cricket Team had to face the wrath of Pakistan captain Shan Masood and opening batter Abdullah Shafique who took control of the Pakistan innings after the fall of an early wicket. After Saim Ayub fell prey to Gus Atkinson early, Pakistan could've fumbled but they kept their calm and composure. Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique put on a show as they fought hard for Pakistan. Babar Azam Funny Memes Go Viral After Pakistan Cricket Star’s Dismissal for Low Score During PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024.
Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood had a partnership of 253 runs. Gus Atkinson strikes back to break the strong second-wicket partnership after dismissing Abdullah Shafique for 102. Shan Masood was also sent back to the dressing room in quick succession after completing his 150-run mark. Babar Azam yet again failed to leave a mark as Chris Woakes sent back the star Pakistan batter for cheap.
As the day progressed the England bowlers were looking to find their rhythm but Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique displayed a fine form of cricket which can be very beneficial for Pakistan in this Test. As day 2 gets underway, England bowlers will look forward to taking early wickets with Naseem Shah and Saud Shakeel on the pitch. PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024 Day 1: Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique's Centuries Lead Hosts to 328/4 At Stumps.
Squads:
Pakistan National Cricket Team: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi.
England National Cricket Team: Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope (c), Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Olly Stone, Chris Woakes