Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates as Gus Atkinson removes Abdullah Shafique after century

Follow all the action from Multan Cricket Stadium as England contend without skipper Ben Stokes

Shan Masood scores a century against England at Multan (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs England in the first Test in Multan as the tourists contend without captain Ben Stokes.

‘Bazball’ will be tested in Pakistan as Brendon McCullum looks to develop England’s style to cope in different conditions.

Two years after England’s 3-0 series win in Pakistan, the hosts will be determined to hit back, with Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique showing form at the top of the order.

Brydon Carse makes his debut as part of an inexperience seam attack for England, who will bowl first after Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat.

Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:

Pakistan vs England

• Pakistan win toss and opt to bat in first Test in Multan
• WICKET! Atkinson makes the breakthrough for England as Saim Ayub edges behind (Pakistan 8/1)
• WICKET! Atkinson strikes again to remove Shafique and break 253-run partnership (Pakistan 261/2)
• WICKET! Leach takes caught and bowled to remove Shan (Pakistan 263/3)

Pakistan vs England

59.2

Gus Atkinson to Abdullah Shafique. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brook.

7 October 2024 11:36

Pakistan vs England

59.1

Gus Atkinson to Shan Masood. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duckett. 150 up for the Pakistan skipper.

7 October 2024 11:35

Pakistan vs England

58.6

Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bashir.

7 October 2024 11:33

Pakistan vs England

58.5

Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

7 October 2024 11:32

Pakistan vs England

58.4

Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

7 October 2024 11:32

Pakistan vs England

58.3

Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

7 October 2024 11:31

Pakistan vs England

58.2

Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

7 October 2024 11:31

Pakistan vs England

58.1

Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pope.

7 October 2024 11:31

Pakistan vs England

57.6

Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Pope.

7 October 2024 11:30

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57.5

Brydon Carse to Abdullah Shafique. Short, wide down leg side on the back foot hooking, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.

7 October 2024 11:29