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
50.1
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Pakistan vs England
49.6
Joe Root to Shan Masood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Pakistan vs England
49.5
Joe Root to Shan Masood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Atkinson.
Pakistan vs England
49.4
Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.
Pakistan vs England
49.3
Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pakistan vs England
49.2
Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pakistan vs England
49.1
Joe Root to Shan Masood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Pope.
Pakistan vs England
48.6
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Pakistan vs England
48.5
Jack Leach to Shan Masood. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
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