Shan Masood's Pakistan become first team to achieve this embarrassing milestone in Test history

The Pakistan national cricket team entered the record books for an unwanted reason after the first Test against the England national cricket team. The hosts, led by Shan Masood, became the first team in the history of cricket to lose the match by an innings despite scoring over 500 runs in the first innings.

The Men in Green have continued their losing streak in Test cricket at home. Pakistan lost the series opener by an innings and 47 runs against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday, October 11. Notably, it was their seventh loss out of 11 Tests and four matches ended in a draw on home soil.

Pakistan Enters The Record Books For An Unwanted Reason

For the first time in Test cricket history, a team lost by an innings despite scoring over 500 runs in their first innings. The Shan Masood-led side achieved this unwanted milestone against England in Multan.

This is the first time a team has lost by an innings after a 500+ first-innings total 🤯https://t.co/jamBKcZih8 | #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/B7m8Vwg2r1

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 11, 2024

Highest First Innings Total In A Losing Cause In Test History

Shan Masood opted to bat first after winning the toss. The home team lost the wickets of Saim Ayub (4) inside four overs. Masood was the top scorer for Pakistan, with 151 runs off 177 balls, including 13 fours and two sixes. Abdullah Shafique and Salman Ali Agha also hit centuries in the first innings.

In response, England faced an early setback with Ollie Pope's dismissal for a duck. However, Joe Root and Zak Crawley rescued the team with their partnership. Root (262) scored his 35th century while Harry Brook recorded his first triple century. The duo added a 454-run stand as England declared at 823-7.

In their second innings, the hosts lost Abdullah Shafique on the first ball. Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Saud Shakeel were also dismissed quickly, leaving Pakistan struggling at 82/6. Salman Ali and Aamer Jamal fought back to push the match into the final day of the match.

Salman was dismissed by left-arm spinner Jack Leach for 63. Pakistan then lost their remaining two wickets as they were bowled out for 220 runs. Leach picked up all three wickets that fell on the last day. Shan Masood remains winless as Test captain of the Pakistan team, with six losses in six matches.

I Think Credit To The Bowlers - Ollie Pope

England captain Ollie Pope praised his bowlers for their effort and fitness. He also commended Joe Root and Harry Brook for their skill and determination with the bat.

"I think credit to the bowlers for how they went about their stuff on day one, and the majority of day two, with the fitness they showed. Then the same from Harry Brook and Joe Root," Pope said, as quoted by BCC Test Match Special.

"I think we knew the way to win this game was to put a mammoth score on the board. Credit to them [Root and Brook] for the skill they have with the bat, but also their determination they had to put the team in a winning position. It was awesome."

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