In a shocking turn of events, the Pakistan cricket team scored a formidable 556 runs in their first innings during the Multan Test, only to suffer a crushing defeat by an innings and 47 runs against England. The visitors responded with a staggering 823/7 before declaring, marking a record-breaking innings in Test cricket history. This defeat made Pakistan the first team ever to lose a Test match by an innings after scoring over 500 runs in the first innings.

The match was characterized by outstanding performances from England's Joe Root, who scored a double century, and Harry Brook, who made a remarkable triple century. Their efforts contributed significantly to England's monumental total, overshadowing Pakistan's solid first-innings score, which included centuries from Abdullah Shafique, skipper Shan Masood, and Agha Salman, along with an impressive 84 from Saud Shakeel.

However, Pakistan's bowling attack struggled against the relentless English batting. The wickets that fell were often due to fatigue rather than the skill of the Pakistani bowlers, leading to a stark contrast in performance. In their second innings, Pakistan could only muster 220 runs, with Agha Salman top-scoring at 63 and Aamer Jamal remaining not out on 55. Abrar Ahmed did not bat in the second innings as he was admitted to the hospital at the conclusion of the match.

The underlying issues contributing to Pakistan's dismal performance are numerous. A lack of cohesive teamwork and clear game plans under captain Shan Masood have come under scrutiny, especially with key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah struggling to find form.

Following a disappointing home series loss against Bangladesh, expectations were high for Pakistan to make a strong comeback. However, their performance in the Multan Test indicates that the team is still grappling with form and strategy, raising concerns about their capabilities on the international stage.