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“England Bowlers Show Resilience with Late Wickets on Challenging Pakistan Pitch”

has commended England's bowlers for their resilience on a flat pitch in Pakistan, highlighting their ability to "dig deeper and deeper" during challenging conditions. Despite facing a tough day in Multan, where Pakistan ended the first day at 328 for four, England's bowlers managed to secure three crucial wickets in the final session. led the charge for Pakistan with a remarkable 151 runs, while contributed a solid 102. The duo formed a formidable partnership of 253 runs, propelling Pakistan to a commanding position at 261 for one. However, England's bowlers, including , , and , rallied late in the day to take three wickets, giving England a glimmer of hope in the first Test. Patel, the spin bowling coach, praised the seamers for their outstanding efforts despite the challenging pitch conditions.

Question 1: What was the score of Pakistan at the end of the first day of the Test match against England in Multan?

Pakistan ended the first day on 328 for four.

Question 2: Who were the standout batsmen for Pakistan on the opening day of the Test match?

Shan Masood scored 151 runs and Abdullah Shafique scored 102 runs, forming a partnership of 253 runs.

Question 3: How did England's bowlers perform after a challenging first two sessions?

England's bowlers were praised for their resilience, managing to take three late wickets after struggling for most of the day.

Question 4: Who were the bowlers that took wickets for England on the first day?

Gus Atkinson, Jack Leach, and Chris Woakes took wickets late in the day to help England make a comeback.

Question 5: What did Jeetan Patel, England's spin bowling coach, say about the seamers' performance?

Jeetan Patel praised the seamers for being "fantastic" and highlighted their ability to dig deeper during tough conditions on a docile pitch.