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
32.4
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Carse.
Pakistan vs England
32.3
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brook.
Pakistan vs England
32.2
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs.
Pakistan vs England
32.1
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Crawley.
Pakistan vs England
31.6
SIX! Gus Atkinson to Shan Masood. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Pakistan vs England
31.5
Gus Atkinson to Shan Masood. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Pakistan vs England
31.4
Gus Atkinson to Shan Masood. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pakistan vs England
31.3
Gus Atkinson to Shan Masood. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for no runs, run save by Brook.
Pakistan vs England
31.2
Gus Atkinson to Shan Masood. Short, to leg on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Crawley.
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