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PAK vs ENG: PCB announces free entry for spectators on Days 3 and 4 of Multan Test

The offer applies to both First-Class and General enclosures, giving fans a unique opportunity to witness thrilling live cricket action without any cost

PAK vs ENG: PCB announces free entry for spectators on Days 3 and 4 of Multan Test PHOTO: AFP

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for spectators on Days 3 and 4 of the ongoing first Test match between Pakistan and England at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The offer applies to both First-Class and General enclosures, giving fans a unique opportunity to witness thrilling live cricket action without any cost.

The PCB made the announcement through its social media platforms, sharing a post that read: “FREE entry to First-Class and General enclosures on Days 3 & 4 of the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium!”

Pakistan currently holds a commanding position in the match, having amassed a massive total of over 500 runs. Salman Ali Agha and Shaheen Shah Afridi are leading the charge as the team looks to put England’s bowlers under immense pressure and secure a dominant victory.

On Day 1, Pakistan captain Shan Masood set the tone with a brilliant knock of 151 off 177 balls, which included 13 boundaries and two sixes. His opening partner, Abdullah Shafique, added a sublime century, scoring 102 off 184 balls, while Saud Shakeel’s solid contribution of 82 runs further bolstered Pakistan's innings.

With two days of action-packed cricket still to come and Pakistan eyeing a formidable total, fans are expected to flock to the stadium to catch the excitement live.

Playing XIs

Pakistan:
Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel (vc), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmad.

England:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir.