Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard

April 22, 2025 By Johan Curtis No Comments 11 minutes

Cricket lovers, the recent Test series between the Pakistan National Cricket Team and England Cricket Team was nothing less than a rollercoaster ride. From triple hundreds to beautiful five-fors, last-wicket partnerships to quick chases, this series had all the plot twists of a Netflix thriller with a good cricketing soul.

The initial Test in Multan became a batters’ paradise, wherein Joe Root and Harry Brook simply went ape, both scoring career bests. Pakistan fought back with some huge scores of their own—due to Masood, Shakeel, and Agha Salman—but ultimately, England’s bowlers were able to find just enough magic to get it done without having to bat a second time.

In the second Test, it was spicier. Pakistan demonstrated more resilience, with Shakeel and Salman being the pillars once again, and debutants rising to the occasion. But England’s consistency in all departments—particularly Leach’s spin and Carse’s short-ball intensity—kept them ahead.

And then the 3rd Test, where Sajid Khan and Noman Ali spun webs around England that they couldn’t extricate themselves from, while Saud Shakeel piloted Pakistan’s charge with a serene, elegant 134. England folded in the second innings, and Pakistan ran down the minuscule target as if they were late for the team dinner.

So, let’s check out the Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard and look at the marvelous performance of each player that helped them get that dazzling trophy.

I. 1st Test – Multan (October 7–11, 2024)

Result: England won by an innings and 47 runs
Player of the Match: Harry Brook (ENG) – 317 runs

England 1st Innings: 823/7 declared

The first Test in Multan began with England opting to bat, and what followed was an absolute batting masterclass, primarily driven by a colossal innings from Harry Brook. Brook batted with breathtaking control and aggression, piling up a career-defining 317. His strokeplay was precise, blending orthodox shots with fearless aggression.

He was brilliantly supported by Joe Root, who contributed a graceful and resilient 262 not out. Together, they stitched a record-breaking partnership that demoralized the Pakistani attack. Ben Duckett also made a brisk 84, while Zak Crawley added a confident 78 at the top. England eventually declared at an imposing 823 for 7 – a score that left the Pakistani bowlers visibly fatigued.

The fielding effort from Pakistan was far from perfect, with multiple dropped chances, notably one off Brook early in his innings, which proved extremely costly.

Pakistan 1st Innings: 556 all out

In response, Pakistan showed grit in their first innings. Shan Masood led the charge with a well-constructed 151, digging deep and batting for over six hours. Abdullah Shafique offered strong support with a composed 102, both batsmen playing spin and pace with equal ease. Agha Salman later added a quick 50, keeping England from running away with the game.

However, Pakistan still trailed by 267 runs despite scoring a mammoth 556, as England’s bowling – particularly from the seamers later in the innings, tightened up and dried the runs. Fielding was sharp from England, including a spectacular diving catch by Stokes to dismiss Saud Shakeel.

The real damage came in the second innings. With pressure mounting and the pitch offering some variable bounce, Pakistan’s batting faltered. Agha Salman once again tried to anchor the innings with a gritty 63, and lower down the order, Aamer Jamal resisted with an unbeaten 55, but the rest of the lineup collapsed.

Jack Leach proved to be the tormentor, spinning his way to 4 for 30. England closed out the game clinically, bowling Pakistan out for 220 and recording a rare innings victory despite conceding over 500 in the first innings – a historic moment in Test cricket.

II. 2nd Test – Multan (October 15–18, 2024)

Result: Pakistan won by 152 runs
Player of the Match: Sajid Khan (PAK) – 7/111 & 2/93

Pakistan 1st Innings: 366 all out

With the series on the line, Pakistan bounced back dramatically in the second Test. They won the toss and chose to bat first, determined to set the tone early. Youngster Kamran Ghulam, on his Test debut, played a dream innings – calm under pressure and confident in his strokeplay. His 118 was the backbone of Pakistan’s first innings.

Saim Ayub also played a fluent knock of 77, showing maturity beyond his years. The middle and lower order added useful runs as Pakistan posted 366 – a competitive total on a pitch expected to deteriorate. England bowled better in patches, with Jack Leach taking 4 wickets, but they let Pakistan off the hook with missed chances, including a drop that gave Kamran Ghulam a second life on 47.

England 1st Innings: 291 all out

England’s reply was steady initially, with Ben Duckett shining again through a brilliant 114. He looked the most comfortable against spin, sweeping with authority and punishing anything short. However, apart from him, the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t capitalize on their starts.

Joe Root got to 34 before falling to a clever delivery from Sajid Khan, who spun webs around the English middle order. Sajid finished with an incredible 7-wicket haul in the first innings, his best figures in Tests, using drift and bounce expertly. England were bowled out for 291, trailing by 75 runs.

In their second innings, Pakistan looked to accelerate, but England’s bowlers kept the pressure on. Agha Salman again came through with a fighting 63, and Rizwan chipped in with a quick 39. Pakistan was eventually bowled out, setting England a target of 297 – tough but achievable. The pitch had begun to misbehave, and Pakistan’s spinners came into their own.

Noman Ali delivered one of the finest spells of his career, taking 8 wickets in a stunning display of control and variation. England crumbled under the pressure, bowled out for just 144, with only Ben Stokes showing some resistance. There were at least two missed chances, including a sharp stumping opportunity off Root early in the innings, but they didn’t prove costly. Pakistan stormed to a 152-run win, leveling the series and setting up a mouthwatering finale.

III. 3rd Test – Rawalpindi (Oct 24-Oct 26, 2024)

Result: Pakistan won by 9 wickets
Player of the Match: Likely between Noman Ali and Saud Shakeel.

England 1st Innings – 267 all out (68.2 overs)

England’s first dig had the makings of a solid innings at one point—but enter Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, and the storyline flipped quicker than a reverse sweep gone wrong.

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett started nicely, putting on 56 runs. Duckett, as always, was quick on the feet and busy at the crease, knocking a solid 52. But once Noman Ali sent Crawley packing and Sajid Khan trapped Pope and Root in quick succession, things began unravelling.

Harry Brook, Stokes, and Rehan Ahmed all fell cheaply. Just when it looked like England might fold under 200, Jamie Smith, the young wicketkeeper, played a gritty and entertaining 89 with 5 fours and 6 sixes! He was England’s lone warrior, fighting like a knight with a broken sword. Atkinson chipped in with 39, but Sajid was breathing fire with 6/128, and Noman Ali’s 3/88 cleaned up the rest.

England folded for 267, which felt at least 100 short on a track offering just enough to the spinners.

Pakistan 1st Innings – 344 all out (96.4 overs)

In reply, Pakistan’s innings was a tale of survival, partnership-building, and a breakout knock from a quiet assassin—Saud Shakeel.

The top order wobbled early—Shafique, Ayub, Masood, and Kamran Ghulam all fell within the first 13 overs, and it was 46/3 in no time. But then Saud Shakeel walked in like a man with a mission. Calm, composed, and unflappable, he put together a brilliant 134 off 223 balls, guiding the innings like a seasoned pro.

He stitched a crucial stand with Noman Ali, who surprised everyone with a 45-run knock, and then Sajid Khan turned up with the bat too, blasting an unbeaten 48 off 48 balls, including 4 massive sixes!

England’s bowlers struggled to maintain pressure. Rehan Ahmed was the pick of the lot with 4/66, showing real promise. Bashir picked up 3 wickets but went for 129 runs, and Leach toiled away with one wicket in 31 overs.

Pakistan ended with 344, gaining a crucial 77-run lead, and from there, they never looked back.

Ø  England 2nd Innings – 112 all out (37.2 overs)

And this… was the collapse of collapses.

England was spun into a panic. Noman Ali, cool as ever, delivered one of the finest spells of the series, picking up 6/42. He got Crawley, Pope, Root, Brook, and Stokes—literally England’s spine—all in quick succession.

Sajid Khan chipped in again, this time with 4 wickets, including Duckett early on and the tailenders with surgical precision.

Joe Root tried to resist with a patient 33, and Harry Brook looked good for his 26, but once they fell, the rest tumbled like dominoes. No partnerships, no answers, and by the end of the session, England had managed just 112 runs.

Ø  Pakistan’s 2nd Innings – 37/1 (Chased in 3.1 overs!)

Chasing 36? Pakistan came out with IPL mode activated.

Saim Ayub smashed two early boundaries but fell LBW to Jack Leach. Then Shan Masood, not known for explosive batting, turned into Shan Maxwell, blasting 23 off just 6 balls, including a six!

The chase was done in a blink—just 19 minutes and 3.1 overs. Absolute demolition.

Series Result: Pakistan Win 2-1

Pakistan’s spinners dominated the final two Tests. Sajid Khan ends as arguably the MVP of the series, with Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel making massive contributions.

England started strong but couldn’t handle the heat—or the turn. Credit to them for fighting, especially Jamie Smith and Rehan Ahmed, but Pakistan was simply too good at home.