Remember the date: October 10, 2024. It was a standout day in England’s Test cricket narrative. They smashed several records with a whopping score of 823-7 declared in Multan. Starting the day at 492-3, England didn’t let up—achieving their largest post-war score. When Ollie Pope declared, the score stood at an arresting 823 runs from 150 overs, a run rate of 5.48. No, it didn’t top England’s unbeatable 903-7 versus Australia in 1938. Yet, it carved a new milestone as the greatest score since World War II. An impressive leap from their earlier top post-war score,710-7, against India in 2011! This score now stands fourth in the all-time Test score records in cricket. The record-breaking 952-6 scored by Sri Lanka against India in 1997 remains unmatched.
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Record-Breaking Partnership: Root and Brook Dominate
In England’s eye-popping score, the key was the 454-run union between Joe Root and Harry Brook during the fourth wicket. Their masterful play didn’t just set new England records. It also is the top fourth-wicket partnership in the history of Test cricket, no matter the team.
The pair’s stellar performance even outdid all previous overseas teams in Test history. It’s also impressive to note that it’s the fourth-best cooperation for any position in cricket. Root and Brook’s teamwork was record-breaking and showed brilliant harmony. They averaged 81 runs together, landing them in the sixth spot for the most productive duos in Test cricket, considering at least 20 partnerships. The innings definitely highlighted their amazing tandem as they scored without trouble.
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Joe Root’s Remarkable Milestones
Joe Root, England’s Test team rock, added another layer to his cricket legacy in Multan. Day four saw Root smashing past 200 runs for the sixth time. This feat slots him with cricket greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, all sharing six Test double-centuries. Don Bradman still leads with 12 double-hundreds. Root’s 262 outdid his prior top score of 254, which he had set against Pakistan in Manchester, 2016.
This standout innings broke Alastair Cook’s record, crowning Root as England’s top run-scorer in Test cricket. His tally? A whopping 12,664 runs. One more double-century, and he’ll match Wally Hammond’s England record of seven. Root’s pursuit of cricket history pushes on.
Harry Brook’s Explosive Triple Century
The cricket world is buzzing about Harry Brook, England’s latest standout player. He has made a name for himself in the Test field. A triple century, a whopping 317 balls, puts him in the ranks of England’s best. He also set many records. Brook scored his triple century quick, just before the fourth day’s lunch. It’s the second-fastest triple in Test history. Virender Sehwag’s 278-ball triple in 2008 is the only one faster.
At just over 25 years old, Brook is England’s second youngest player to scoop a triple century. Len Hutton, however, did it at 22. Brook is the first to hit 300 runs since Graham Gooch in 1990. Only five other English players have done the same. Brook is making waves in Pakistan. His average is a jaw-dropping 130.83.
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A Stellar Record in Pakistan for Brook
In 2022, cricket player Brook stormed onto the Pakistani scene. He racked up 785 runs in just six innings, bringing his average close to those of the best players the game has ever seen. With four centuries in Pakistan under his belt, Brook’s record matches that of cricket icon Saeed Anwar and surpasses legends like Imran Khan. Equal in achievement with Aravinda De Silva and Mohinder Amarnath, Brook now shares the record for the most overseas Test centuries in Pakistan. This record displays his power on pitches in the subcontinent.
With a skyrocketing Test career, Brook boasts 1,875 runs in just 19 Tests. With an impressive five centuries, he’s banged out an average of 62.50, a figure only outdone by Don Bradman for players with over 30 innings. Brook’s consistent, standout performances secures his spot in future English cricket plans. He’s truly one of a kind.
England’s Place in History and Conclusion
The Multan game was a team win for England, not just a display of individual talent. They broke post-war records, writing their story into the books of Test cricket. Scoring 823-7, England showed a balance of respect for tradition and bold tactics. Double and triple centuries from Root and Brook set a new standard. And this effort won’t be forgotten anytime soon. As England sets new bars in Test cricket, their Multan game just proves they’re ready to smash records.
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