Pakistan Create Embarrassing Record After Defeat To England, Becomes First Team In 147 Year History To... (Source: AP)
Pakistan cricket's losing streak looks unstoppable at the moment as the team could not get the desired result despite posting 556 runs in the first inning against England. After a series of poor performances with the bat against Bangladesh, Pakistan batters batted well and posted a strong total on a flat Multan track. Asad Shafique, Shan Masood, and Agha Salman notched up hundreds to put Pakistan in the driver's seat. However, England were brutal with the bat and smashed 823 runs in the reply, with Joe Root scoring 262 and Harry Brook making 317 runs.
Pakistan's batting woes continued in the second innings as they were bowled out for 220, losing the game by an innings and 47 runs.
Pakistan Create Embarrassing Record
Meanwhile, the defeat meant that Pakistan created an embarrassing record. This is the first time in 147-year-old cricket history that a team has lost a Test match by an innings after scoring over 500 runs in the first innings. This was Pakistan's sixth consecutive defeat in the format and seventh in nine matches at home.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood reflected on the defeat and said they were hurt as a team by the result. He added Pakistan bowlers should have got the 20 wickets after the batters posted a 500+ score in the first innings.
"We've spoken about the third innings or fourth innings, but at the end of the day it's a team game. Everything has its advantages or repercussions as a team. When you put up 550 on the board, it's important to back it up with 10 wickets. 220 runs in the third innings, depending on what kind of lead you have can also be a good score. England found a way to get those 20 wickets," said Shan Masood at post-match presentation.
"We also have to find a way to do that. That's the challenge a side has to go forward. We're in the middle of the series, we've talked about squad mentality and consistency. No matter how the pitch is, we have to find a way out. England showed that. Sometimes you get conditions in your favour, sometimes you don't. It's a non-negotiable of Test cricket to perform on a consistent basis. We love playing the game. We're obviously hurt by the results, hurt as a nation. I never try and shy away from responsibility. What hurts is that we're not getting the results that Pakistan cricket deserves. We are trying to turn it around," he added.
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