By HAMZA ZIA OCT 10 2024
Undoubtedly the star of the show, Harry Brook's maiden triple century was an innings of sheer audacity and brilliance. At just 24 years old, Brook announced himself on the world stage with a knock that will be remembered for years to come.
Harry Brook (317)
Joe Root, England batting mainstay, continued his exceptional form against Pakistan with a masterful double century.
Joe Root (262)
Attacking Intent: Duckett's aggressive intent at the top of the order set the tone for England's innings. He took the attack to the Pakistani bowlers, scoring quickly and putting pressure on the fielding side.
Ben Duckett (85)
Solid Support: Pope played a crucial supporting role to the more aggressive batsmen. He rotated the strike effectively and provided stability at the crease, allowing Root and Brook to dominate the bowling.
Ollie Pope (60)
Positive Intent: Crawley's positive intent at the top of the order was crucial in setting the tone for England's innings. He played his shots freely and put the Pakistani bowlers under pressure from the start.
Zak Crawley (82)
Aggressive Cameo: Stokes' aggressive cameo in the first innings helped England maintain their momentum. He played with his trademark intent, scoring quickly and putting the Pakistani bowlers on the back foot.
Ben Stokes (36)
Will Jacks, making his Test debut, had a limited opportunity to bat in this match. However, his presence in the team added depth and balance to the England side.
Will Jacks (2)
The collective performance of these eight batsmen in the first Test against Pakistan was a testament to England's new approach to Test cricket. Their aggressive intent,
Liam Livingstone (7)
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