Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 1, Highlights: Test skipper Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique’s remarkable 253-run stand placed Pakistan in a strong position.
Test skipper Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique’s record-breaking 253-run partnership placed Pakistan in a commanding position on the first day of the opening Test against England in Multan on Monday. Pakistan wrapped up day one at 328/4, with vice-captain Saud Shakeel and young fast bowler Naseem Shah unbeaten on 35 and 0, respectively. Displaying determination and resilience, Masood and Shafique dominated the fresh-looking bowling attack of the visitors on a blistering day in Multan, where the temperature soared above 30 degrees Celsius.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Opener | Saim Ayub |
| Opener | Abdullah Shafique |
| Captain (c) | Shan Masood |
| Middle-order Batsman | Babar Azam |
| Middle-order Batsman | Saud Shakeel |
| Wicketkeeper (w) | Mohammad Rizwan |
| All-rounder | Agha Salman |
| All-rounder | Aamer Jamal |
| Bowler | Shaheen Afridi |
| Bowler | Naseem Shah |
| Bowler | Abrar Ahmed |
