England face Pakistan in the second Test of their three-match series after picking up an incredible win at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Ben Stokes’ side scored 657 runs in the first innings, with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook all scoring centuries.
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England scored a remarkable win on dead ground
Pakistan then posted a 579 tally meaning a draw seemed inevitable, but the visitors went down 264-7 before declaring there was a chance of a win or a loss.
The hosts set out to chase 343 on a flat wicket.
But a brilliant display of bowling and a brave captain saw Brendon McCullum’s men get all ten wickets in the second innings to win by 74 runs.
It was one of England’s biggest Test wins and now they can win the series in Multan.
Pakistan v England: Start date and time
The second test between Pakistan and England will start on Friday December 9 and is expected to end on Tuesday December 13.
The action at Multan Cricket Stadium will start at 5am UK time each day.
Pakistan v England: Live Stream & Channel
The second test will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage starting at 4.30am UK time.
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Ben Stokes’ captaincy deserves huge praise as England head to second Test with 1-0 lead
Pakistan v England: Test schedule
1st test – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi – ENG won by 74 runs
2nd Test – Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan – 9-13 December – 5.00am start time
3rd Test – National Stadium, Karachi – December 17-21 – 5am start time
Pakistan v England: Team News
A wave of illness hit England just before the first Test and while most players recovered, Ben Foakes did not.
The wicketkeeper should be able to get back behind the stumps for the second test.
Mark Wood also missed the match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with a hip injury picked up during the T20 World Cup.
But he could return to the England XI in place of Liam Livingstone, who will return to England after suffering a knee injury on his Test debut.
Meanwhile, Pakistan might be tempted to mix up their bags in an attempt to salvage the series.
Pakistani team: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc & wk), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr , Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood, Zahid Mahmood
England team: Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Joe Root, James Anderson, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Keaton Jennings, Jack Leach, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood , Rehan Ahmed
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Pakistan will feel they should have at least managed the draw in the first test
Pakistan vs England: what was said?
Ben Stokes, England Test captain: “One thing we try to do is focus on ourselves rather than the opponent.
“We know we’re a very exciting team and it’s a great hitting surface, so it was a real opportunity for hitters.
“We have broken bodies after that. It’s amazing to see the amount of enthusiasm and heart the guys have shown.
“I don’t think I’ve seen a group of players who put their bodies on the lines [as much].”
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