England has started the Test series against Pakistan with a bang, winning the first game by a big margin. Now, they’re heading to Multan Cricket Stadium for the second Test, which is expected to be another high-scoring match. Pakistan, on the other hand, is struggling in the longer format and needs to bounce back.

    Let's look at the stats. Out of 90 Tests between Pakistan and England, England has won 30, Pakistan 21, and 39 have ended in a draw. The Multan Cricket Stadium has seen 7 matches, with teams winning equally whether they bat first or second. The average first innings score is 365, and the highest total recorded is 823/7 by England.

    The pitch in Multan is likely to favor batters. With minimal ball movement, it should be a flat surface throughout the game, making it perfect for run-scoring. The weather is also expected to be clear and hot, reaching 35°C, which might test the players' endurance.

    Both teams have announced their playing XI. Pakistan will field Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (C), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel (VC), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, and Zahid Mahmood. England’s team includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, Matt Potts, Jack Leach, and Shoaib Bashir.

Cricket Crossover: England vs Pakistan in Multan

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