England beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test

Multan: England triumphed over Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs, securing a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. The second Test will take place at the same location starting 15 October.Armed forces ready to respond to any challenge: President

Resuming their second innings at an overnight total of 152 for six in 37 overs, Pakistan was bowled out for 220 in 54.5 overs as Abrar Ahmed did not bat due to illness. Salman Ali Agha, the leading scorer for the home side in the second innings, was the first to depart today after making 63 runs off 84 balls, including seven fours. He formed a 109-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Aamir Jamal, who remained unbeaten on 55 (104 balls, 5 fours).

For England, left-arm spinner Jack Leach was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets, which included Salman, Shaheen Shah Afridi (10 runs off 14 balls, 1 four), and Naseem Shah (6 runs off 3 balls, 1 six). Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson each took two wickets.

Scores in brief: England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan 556 all out, 149 overs (Shan Masood 151, Salman Ali Agha 104 not out, Abdullah Shafique 102, Saud Shakeel 82, Naseem Shah 33, Babar Azam 30, Shaheen Shah Afridi 26; Jack Leach 3-160, Brydon Carse 2-74, Gus Atkinson 2-99) and 220 all out, 54.5 overs (Salman Ali Agha 63, Aamir Jamal 55 not out, Saud Shakeel 29, Saim Ayub 25; Jack Leach 4-30, Gus Atkinson 2-46, Brydon Carse 2-66)