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Two English batsmen created a storm on the ground of Multan. Pakistan bowlers were defeated in such a way that they will be remembered for years. England scored 823 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in the first innings of the first test. That means despite giving 823 runs, the bowlers of the host team could not take all the wickets. The pair of Harry Brook and Joe Root brought Pakistan's bowlers to their knees. While Brook scored a triple century, Root also opened the opposition team's account by scoring 262 runs. This pair from England has also broken a 67 year old record.
Root brook havoc in Multan
Joe Root and Harry Brook continued to bat brilliantly on the fourth day of the Test. Before Root and Brook, Pakistan's bowlers were seen struggling from the beginning of the day. Root completed his sixth double century in Test cricket. Brook also made a splash from the other end and completed the first double century of his Test career.
Root played a memorable inning of 262 runs in 375 balls. The former England captain hit 17 fours. At the same time, Brook continued his brilliant batting and scored a triple century in the longest format of cricket. Brook completed his triple century in 310 balls. Brook played an unforgettable inning of 317 runs in 322 balls. Brook hit 29 fours and 3 skyscraper sixes on the Multan ground.
67 year old record broken
Joe Root and Harry Brook added 454 runs for the fourth wicket. With this partnership the English pair also broke a 67 year old record. Root-Brooke also holds the record for the biggest partnership for England in Test cricket. This is also the biggest partnership ever played on foreign soil. Root and Brook have broken the record set by Peter May and Colin Cowdrey in 1957.
England made the fourth highest score
England decided to declare the innings by putting a score of 823 runs on the board. The English team has made the record of making the fourth highest score in Test cricket. This is also England's third highest score in the longest format of cricket. England has broken its 13 year old record.
