'Cricket is not safe in Pakistan': Fans brutally roast hosts after astonishing collapse in Multan

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Oct 10, 2024, 20:05 IST

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On the fourth day of the Multan Test, England posted their highest total in 86 years, declaring at 823 for 7 thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double century. Pakistan's shocking batting collapse left them at 82 for 6, facing a likely defeat, despite a late unbeaten partnership from Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal. Pakistan were 152 for 6 at close of play on the penultimate day.

'Cricket is not safe in Pakistan': Fans brutally roast hosts after astonishing collapse in Multan

Babar Azam (Reuters photo)

NEW DELHI: England notched up their highest total in 86 years as records tumbled one after another on an unbelievable fourth Day of the Multan Test.
After Harry Brook's triple ton and Joe Root's double century powered the visitors to 823 for 7 (decl), a demoralized hosts were expected to play sensibly and go for a draw.
However, something completely unexpected happened and hosts' fans were left stunned after Pakistan batters imploded in their second essay.
Reduced to 82 for 6 in an unbelievable collapse, Pakistan found themselves staring at an innings defeat as England bowlers ran riot on a dead Multan track.

None of the top six batters went past the 30-run mark in the second innings with star Babar Azam delivering yet another low score of 5.
The shock second innings collapse from Pakistan didn't go down well with the fans as the team was brutally roasted on social media.

It was Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal's unbeaten partnership of 70 for the seventh wicket that delayed an embarrassing innings defeat for Pakistan on the fourth day.
The hosts were 152 for 6 at the close of play.
With Pakistan still 115 behind and six down in second innings, England will look to secure an incredible win early on the final day.

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