England face Pakistan in the second Test of their three-match series after pulling off an incredible victory at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Ben Stokes’ side scored 657 runs in the first innings, with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook all scoring centuries.
Pakistan then posted 579 all out, meaning the draw looked inevitable, but the visitors smashed 264-7 before declaring to set up the possibility of a win or loss.
The hosts set about chasing down 343 on a flat wicket.
But a brilliant bowling display and brave captaincy ensured that Brendon McCullum’s men got all ten wickets in the second innings to win by 74 runs.
This was one of England’s greatest Test victories and they can now win the series in Multan.
Pakistan v England: Date and start time
The second Test between Pakistan and England will get underway on Friday, December 9 and is scheduled to end on Tuesday, December 13.
The action at the Multan Cricket Stadium will start at 5am UK time each day.
Pakistan v England: Live stream and channel
The second Test will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage starting at 4:30am UK time.
The game will also be available on NOW TV through a day pass for £11.99 or a £9.99 monthly subscription.
talkSPORT will also have updates and reaction throughout the Test.
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Pakistan v England: Test schedule
1st Test – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi – ENG won by 74 runs
2nd Test – Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan – December 9-13 – 5am start time
3rd Test – National Stadium, Karachi – December 17-21 – 5am start time
Pakistan v England: Team news
A wave of sickness hit England just before the first Test and while most of the players recovered, Ben Foakes didn’t.
The wicketkeeper has now recovered but hasn’t been selected, meaning Ollie Pope will keep the gloves.
Mark Wood also missed the game at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium through a hip injury picked up during the T20 World Cup.
But he has returned to the England XI in place of Liam Livingstone, who will return to England after injuring his knee on his Test debut.
Meanwhile, Pakistan might be tempted to shuffle their pack in an attempt to rescue the series but haven’t named their team yet.
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc & wk), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood, Zahid Mahmood
England XI for second Test v Pakistan: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Will Jacks, Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson.
Pakistan v England: What has been said?
England Test captain Ben Stokes on Wood’s inclusion in the second Test: “Having someone in your squad who can bowl at 150 km/h is a massive bonus for any team around the world, especially as Pakistan is a very hard place to come and win.
“Having someone of his calibre and what he brings will be massive for us. It will add to our ability to take 20 wickets.”
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