After Pakistan posted an imposing total of 556 runs in their first innings, many believed England would be under significant pressure. However, the second day saw England responding impressively, scoring 96 runs for the loss of just one wicket. By the end of the third day, they had amassed a staggering 492 runs, with a remarkable 382 runs scored that day alone while losing only two wickets. Joe Root and Harry Brook were instrumental in this resurgence, both having notched up centuries and now closing in on double centuries. With just 64 runs separating the two teams, England finds themselves in a strong position, poised to take control of the match.
Root and Brook's batting carnage
When the third day's play started, Jack Crawley was playing at 64 and Joe Root at 32. After that Crawley was out on Shaheen Shah Afridi's ball after scoring 78 runs. He smashed 13 fours in his innings. After this, injured Ben Duckett came to the crease and he also scored 84 runs. He smashed 11 fours. During this, both the batters missed their century. But Joe Root made up for the lack of both of them. Joe Root first scored a century and then scored 150 runs. Currently, the batter is unbeaten on 176 runs. On the other hand, Harry Brook gave him full support. Brook has also completed his century and is about to reach 150 runs.
Batters who scored the most centuries in the year 2024
Joe Root (England) – 5
Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 5
Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 3
Shubman Gill (India) – 3
Ollie Pope (England) – 3
Earlier, Root broke the record of England's legendary batter Alastair Cook and became the highest run-scorer in Tests. Cook has scored a total of 12,472 runs in 161 Tests. At the same time, Root has a total of 12,502 runs in 147 Tests.
Most runs in Tests for England
Joe Root – 12,502*
Alastair Cook – 12,472
Graham Gooch – 8900
Alec Stewart – 8463
David Gower – 8231
At the same time, Brook's century was completed in 118 balls. In his innings, he smashed hit 8 fours and a six. Brook completed this century in a banging style and hit the Pakistani bowlers all over the stadium.
Batters who scored the most centuries in Pakistan
Harry Brook- 4 centuries- 6 innings
Mohinder Amarnath- 4 centuries- 18 innings
Aravinda de Silva- 4 centuries- 17 innings
Brook has scored a total of 1650 runs in 19 Tests. During this, his average is 55.
