PAK vs ENG: Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Ahead of Pakistan vs England 2nd Test

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England and Pakistan are ready to face off again as the second Test of their ongoing series kicks off on Tuesday, October 15. The match will be held at Multan Cricket Stadium, which remains the venue for this fixture. 

Shan Masood continues to lead the home side, while England sees the return of Ben Stokes as captain for this encounter. Before the action kick off in Multan, let’s take a look at the pitch report of Multan Cricket Stadium:

Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Multan is known for its high-scoring nature, based on previous Test match stats. Teams batting first at this ground have managed an average score of 365 runs, with the second innings often seeing a higher total of 451.

However, scoring tends to drop significantly in the third and fourth innings, with averages of 269 and 255, respectively.

So far, Multan Stadium has hosted seven Test matches. Interestingly, three of these games have been won by teams batting first, and three by those batting second, indicating no clear advantage for either. 

England holds the record for the highest total on this ground, having posted 823/7 against Pakistan. On the flip side, Bangladesh’s collapse for 134 against Pakistan remains one of the lowest totals recorded here.

Pakistan Banking on Spin for the Second Test

Reports suggest that the pitch for this Test may assist spin bowling more than usual, which has influenced Pakistan’s strategy. In response, they are expected to rely heavily on their spinners, with just one specialist fast bowler in their playing XI. 

Pakistan will be hoping to bounce back from a crushing defeat in the previous game, where they lost by more than an innings.

Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Stats

• Total Matches: 7
• Matches Won Batting First: 3
• Matches Won Bowling First: 3
• Average 1st Innings Score: 365
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 451
• Average 3rd Innings Score: 259
• Average 4th Innings Score: 255
• Highest Total Recorded: 823/7 (150 Overs) by ENG vs PAK
• Lowest Total Recorded: 134/10 (41.1 Overs) by BAN vs PAK
• Highest Score Chased: 262/9 (91 Overs) by PAK vs BAN
• Lowest Score Defended: 175/10 (52.4 Overs) by ENG vs PAK

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