Pakistan’s hopes within the World Check Championship (WTC) took a large hit as they dropped to the underside of the standings following a crushing defeat in opposition to England in Multan on Friday. Regardless of scoring a powerful 556 of their first innings, Pakistan succumbed to an innings-and-47-run loss, marking a historic collapse on dwelling soil.
The primary Check appeared destined for a draw after each groups posted big totals on a flat pitch.Pakistan’s first-innings effort was adopted by England’s record-breaking 823/7 earlier than declaring on the fourth day. Nonetheless, England’s bowlers capitalized on Pakistan’s vulnerability, lowering them to 6 wickets down by stumps on Day 4. On the ultimate day, Pakistan folded for simply 220, with England’s Jack Leach taking 4-30 to wrap up the tail.
This defeat has seen Pakistan plummet to the underside of the WTC standings with a dismal 16.67 proportion factors, having gained solely two of their eight matches within the present WTC cycle. This loss was additionally the sixth consecutive Check defeat for Pakistan underneath captain Shan Masood, successfully ending their possibilities of making it to the WTC ultimate.
The collapse was unprecedented in Check historical past, as Pakistan grew to become the one staff to lose regardless of posting over 500 runs of their first innings. The defeat has highlighted the staff’s struggles within the longest format, notably on dwelling soil.
In the meantime, England’s victory has consolidated their fourth place within the WTC standings, boosting their proportion factors to 45.59. India proceed to guide the desk with 74.24 proportion factors, adopted by Australia with 62.50, and Sri Lanka in third with 55.56.
The second Check between Pakistan and England begins on October 15 in Multan, with England trying to proceed their push for a spot within the WTC ultimate. Pakistan, alternatively, will goal to salvage some delight and finish their shedding streak.
