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
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
83.3
Gus Atkinson to Babar Azam. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
Pakistan vs England
83.2
Gus Atkinson to Saud Shakeel. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Pope, fielded by Leach.
Pakistan vs England
83.1
Gus Atkinson to Babar Azam. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by Carse.
Pakistan vs England
82.6
Chris Woakes to Saud Shakeel. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Pakistan vs England
82.5
Chris Woakes to Saud Shakeel. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Leach.
Pakistan vs England
82.4
FOUR! Chris Woakes to Saud Shakeel. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs England
82.3
Chris Woakes to Saud Shakeel. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to point for no runs, fielded by Crawley.
Pakistan vs England
82.2
Chris Woakes to Saud Shakeel. Length ball, off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pakistan vs England
82.1
Chris Woakes to Saud Shakeel. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Leach.
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