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
Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Pakistan vs England
Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Crawley.
Pakistan vs England
Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
Pakistan vs England
Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Pakistan vs England
Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Bashir.
Pakistan vs England
FOUR! Joe Root to Abdullah Shafique. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs England
Jack Leach to Abdullah Shafique. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
Pakistan vs England
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 Duckett.
