Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 152 runs
Player of the match: Sajid Khan
Result · Test Cricket
Pakistan Cricket vs England
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · Sajid Khan
Match preview & overview
Pakistan pull off 152-run turnaround to level with England in Multan
Pakistan beat England by 152 runs in the first Test of their 2024 home series, played at Multan Cricket Stadium on 15 October 2024. Pakistan posted 366 in their first innings and 221 in the second, setting England a target of 297. England, who had made 291 in reply to Pakistan's first innings, were then bowled out for 144. Sajid Khan was named Player of the Match. The result brought Pakistan their first Test win in four matches after consecutive defeats to Bangladesh and a prior loss to England in the immediately preceding Multan fixture.
Nauman Ali was the central figure with the ball, finishing with match figures of 11 wickets for 147 runs across 44.5 overs. That kind of return is consistent with what Multan's surface can produce: the ground has historically rewarded spin, and Pakistan's decision to bat first after winning the toss aligned closely with what the numbers at this venue suggest. England had scored 291 in the first innings, kept in contention largely by the form Harry Brook and Joe Root had shown in the previous Multan Test just days earlier. But the pitch played very differently in the final innings.
England's fourth-innings collapse was the decisive passage of play. Set 297 to win on a surface that was deteriorating, they managed only 144. It was a margin of defeat, 152 runs, that reflected how completely Pakistan's spinners had taken hold by the closing stages.
Pitch report & venue insights
Cricket Stadium, Sector-16 — 13-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2019. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
13
T20 matches hosted
130
Avg 1st-innings score
119
Avg 2nd-innings score
77%
Chase success rate
36
Avg powerplay runs
46%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Sajid Khan wins it for Pakistan
Sajid Khan was named Player of the Match as Pakistan bowled England out for 144 in the fourth innings. His contribution with the ball was central to keeping England well short of their 297-run target in the final reckoning.
Angle 02
Pakistan's 366 first innings set the foundation
Angle 03
England's batting collapse in the fourth innings
Angle 04
Second Test in this series followed a different script
Angle 05
Pakistan arrest a run of poor form
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top wicket-taker markets at Multan may favour specialist spinners, given the surface historically assists turn from early in a match.
- First-innings performance lines could be more informative than outright result markets at this ground, where the team batting first has a structural advantage.
- Player of the Match markets may be better assessed through bowling stats at this venue rather than batting, given average first-innings scores of 233 suggest pitch conditions often determine outcomes.
- England's fourth-innings batting record in Asia is a relevant consideration for any runs-based markets when they are set a target in similar conditions.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Pakistan Cricket vs England
Who won the Pakistan vs England Test match at Multan in October 2024?
Pakistan won by 152 runs. England were bowled out for 144 in the fourth innings, falling 152 runs short of their target of 297. The match was played at Multan Cricket Stadium and concluded on or around 15 October 2024.
Who was Player of the Match in the Multan Test between Pakistan and England?
Sajid Khan was named Player of the Match. Pakistan's bowling unit collectively dismissed England twice, with Nauman Ali taking 11 wickets for 147 runs across the match as the standout performer with the ball.
What were the scores in the Pakistan vs England Multan Test in 2024?
Pakistan scored 366 in their first innings and 221 in their second. England replied with 291 in the first innings and were then bowled out for 144 chasing 297, giving Pakistan victory by 152 runs.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and England in Test cricket?
Across 104 Test matches, England lead with 64 wins to Pakistan's 31, with 8 matches drawn or without result. England had won four of the five most recent meetings before Pakistan's victory in this fixture.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs England Test matches in the UK?
Test matches in Pakistan are typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, available via Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass. BBC Test Match Special also provides live radio commentary for major Test series involving England.
Is Multan a good venue for chasing sides in Test cricket?
Historically, no. Across 35 matches at Multan Cricket Stadium, the chase success rate is just 36 per cent and the average first-innings score is 233. Sides batting first have a clear structural advantage, which this match reflected.