England win Multan test to clinch series in Pakistan

England have beaten hosts Pakistan by 26 runs in their second cricket Test match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

The English team won the five-day match by 26 runs on the fourth day on Monday, with its fast bowler Mark Wood taking four wickets in the second innings.

England’s batsman Harry Brook was declared the player of the match for scoring 108 runs on Day 3, which ensured a formidable target of 355 runs for Pakistan.

Mark Wood came into the attack and straightaway picked up the wicket of Nawaz who looked threatening to take the game away. The left-hander’s 45 off 62 balls was crucial in the circumstances, however, the job was yet to be finished. Shakeel soon followed Nawaz for a fantastic 94 off 213 deliveries and Pakistan went into lunch at 291 for 7 with two set batters gone.

Abrar Ahmed came out all guns blazing after lunch, however, his stay was short-lived and was dismissed for 17 off 12 deliveries. Wood yet again proved to be the enforcer and cleaned up Zahid Mahmood defences to leave Pakistan at 319 for 9. Agha Salman was the only hope for Pakistan, however, it was only a matter of time until no. 11 batter Mohammad Ali lost his wicket as Ollie Robinson picked up the final scalp and the visitors wrapped up the three-match series 2-0.