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
16.2
Brydon Carse to Shan Masood. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
Pakistan vs England
16.1
Brydon Carse to Abdullah Shafique. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Pope, fielded by Atkinson.
Pakistan vs England
15.6
FOUR! Shoaib Bashir to Shan Masood. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs England
15.5
FOUR! Shoaib Bashir to Shan Masood. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed past long on for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs England
15.4
APPEAL! Shoaib Bashir to Shan Masood. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Pope, appeal made for L.B.W.
Pakistan vs England
15.3
Shoaib Bashir to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Carse.
Pakistan vs England
15.2
Shoaib Bashir to Abdullah Shafique. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Brook.
Pakistan vs England
15.1
Shoaib Bashir to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Pakistan vs England
14.6
Brydon Carse to Abdullah Shafique. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
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