3 Reasons why Pakistan lost the first Test against England
After winning the toss, Pakistan decided to bat first and with the help of magnificent 156 by opener Shan Masood, they posted a challenging total of 326 on the board.
1. The second innings batting collapse
The major reason for Pakistan’s defeat in the first match of the three-Test series is their batting debacle in the second innings. After batting beautifully in the first innings, it was expected that the Pakistan batsmen will put on a good score on the board but they disappointed everyone. Particularly the top-order batting force which was expected to deliver on a tricky pitch of Old Trafford.
The centurion of the first innings, Shan Masood went for a duck in the second inning and their stalwarts– Azhar Ali and Babar Azam–both failed to last long on the pitch. The most disappointing thing about their second innings batting was that their batsmen were getting the small starts initially but were not able to capitalize on it.
Pakistan will have a lot to think about their batting department ahead of the third Test match. In the first innings too, it was the partnership of Masood and Babar that helped them reach 326. None of the other batsmen clicked in the first innings.
~ Written by Vaskar Gautam
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