Abdullah Shafique returned to form with a brilliant hundred on Day 1 of the ongoing Multan Test. The right-hander scored 102 runs off 184 balls with the help of 10 fours and two sixes.

Captain Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique struck aggressive half centuries and led Pakistan’s positive start in the first test against a new-look England pace attack.

Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique expressed joy after scoring his fifth Test century in the first Test against England in Multan, ending a century drought

Late wicket flurry gives England hope in sweltering Multan, but Pakistan dominate on flat pitch after winning the toss

Pakistan opening batter Abdullah Shafique notched up his fifth Test hundred and he crossed the milestone in style as he hit Jack Leach for a six straight down the ground. Watch the video here.

Captain Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique scored hundreds as Pakistan dominated Day 1 of the first Test against a new-look England pace attack in Multan on Monday (October 7, 2024)

England take a late reward at the end of a gruelling opening day to their tour of Pakistan, who were taken to 328-4 by centuries from Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique.