England beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in Multan – latest reaction

Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, and now Multan. This team playing Bazball is achieving remarkable wins on foreign soil, setting a standard that no previous England squad has matched.

Indeed, they have their shortcomings, and some people will always reject their approach. However, their passion and remarkable talent allow them to rise above circumstances, instilling in them the confidence that they can succeed regardless of the situation.

This marked the 20th victory in the Bazball era, out of 30 matches played, and it was certainly one of their top performances. Pakistan was defeated by an innings and 47 runs after they scored 556 runs in the first four sessions, leading them to believe they were in a strong position on a rather dull pitch.

However, they found themselves once more caught in the storm of England's fierce batting, landing hard back on the ground, feeling overwhelmed and confused. They collapsed, unable to continue just an hour before lunch on the fifth day, dismissed for 220 runs in 55 overs. This made them the first team in Test cricket history to suffer an innings defeat despite scoring over 500 runs.

The remarkable achievements of Joe Root and Harry Brook deserved the perfect finish, and that was provided by Jack Leach when Naseem Shah was stumped after attempting a big shot. With Abrar Ahmed, the number 11, sidelined in the hospital due to a virus, the match came to an end as the players exchanged handshakes. England claimed 19 wickets on a pitch that offered little assistance, scoring a massive 823 runs for seven declared at an impressive rate of 5.48 runs per over. This colossal score is sure to linger in the minds of a struggling Pakistan team that has faced numerous difficulties throughout the year.

After 61 years of securing only two Test victories in Pakistan, England has now achieved four consecutive wins. They have the opportunity to complete another clean sweep against Pakistan. The series will continue on Tuesday at the same venue, and it will require some serious mental fortitude for Pakistan to shake off the memories of this week's events.

Leach's impressive figures of four wickets for 30 runs, along with six wickets in total for the match, should solidify his role as the leading spinner. Meanwhile, Shoaib Bashir had a lackluster performance and continues to develop his skills. Leach took full advantage of the opportunity, and even though the pitch didn’t offer much turn, he executed his plan effectively for England, maintaining a steady line and tempting the batsmen into making errors.

Brydon Carse stood out among the fast bowlers in his first match, showing both energy and speed that suggest he could be a strong candidate for the Ashes team. He delivered a notable blow to Salman Agha's head and hit Aemar Jamal on the wrist, but his figures of two wickets for 66 runs didn’t quite reflect his performance.