Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates as Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique hit 100s

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

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Pakistan vs England

26.2

Jack Leach to Shan Masood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Brook.

7 October 2024 08:47

Pakistan vs England

26.1

Jack Leach to Shan Masood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Carse.

7 October 2024 08:47

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25.6

Brydon Carse to Abdullah Shafique. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Root.

7 October 2024 08:45

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25.5

Brydon Carse to Abdullah Shafique. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.

7 October 2024 08:45

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25.4

Brydon Carse to Abdullah Shafique. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

7 October 2024 08:44

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25.3

Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, run save by Root.

7 October 2024 08:44

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25.2

Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.

7 October 2024 08:43

Pakistan vs England

25.1

Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to square leg for no runs.

7 October 2024 08:42

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24.6

Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brook.

7 October 2024 08:01

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24.5

Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Carse.

7 October 2024 08:01