England smash cricket records in astonishing match in Pakistan

England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook’s triple century and Joe Root’s double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first test on Thursday.

Pakistan’s top order failed to get going in the second innings and the hosts ended day four on 152-6, trailing England by 115 runs as the tourists set themselves up for a famous win after a Herculean batting effort.

“There’s very much a chance of a result in this game.