England eventually declared their innings at a mammoth 823-7 after 150 overs. This performance didn't just break the record for the highest Test score by an visiting team against Pakistan on home soil; it set a new global benchmark. Furthermore, the 454-run stand between Root and Brook now ranks as the fourth-highest partnership in the history of Test cricket and the absolute best ever for England.
Despite Saim Ayub and Naseem Shah taking two wickets each, Pakistan suffered a crushing defeat on their own turf. Facing a target of 267 in the second innings, the hosts crumbled quickly. Abdullah Shafique was clean bowled by Chris Woakes on the very first ball, followed by Shan Masood (11) and Babar Azam (5), both falling to Gus Atkinson. Saim Ayub tried to stabilize the innings with 25 runs but was soon removed by Brydon Carse.
The collapse continued as Brydon Carse dismissed Mohammad Rizwan for 10. Saud Shakeel offered a brief fightback with 29 before Jack Leach dismissed him. While Agha Salman (41*) and Aamer Jamal (27*) managed to steer Pakistan to 152-6 after 37 overs, the hosts remained stunned. Having scored 556 in their first innings, they found themselves trailing by 115 runs, victims of one of the most dominant displays in England's Test history.
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