The first Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi began amid uncertainty about whether the tourists could field a side, and ended with a Ben Stokes-orchestrated victory in the fading light on day five. In between, England rewrote the record books for rapid scoring, piling up totals of 657 and 264 for 7 across 136.5 overs of mayhem. On this week's Switch Hit podcast, Alan Gardner was joined by Andrew Miller and Osman Samiuddin to discuss the game itself, Stokes' inspirational captaincy and what England's "Bazball" revolution means for Test cricket as a whole.
Switch Hit podcast: Pindi-monium
Alan, Miller and Osman sift through the runs and records after England's extraordinary victory in the first Test against Pakistan
VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)
Dec 6, 2022, 4:16 PM

England in Pakistan•TEST
RESULT

England

Pakistan
657 & 264/7d
579 & 268(T:343)
England won by 74 runs
Match SummaryMatch at a Glance & Key Facts
Venue
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
RawalpindiFormat & Details
TEST • MULTI
England won by 74 runsKEY TAKEAWAYS
VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit podcast: Pindi-monium: Alan, Miller and Osman sift through the runs and records after England's extraordinary victory in the first Test against Pakistan — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Score Snapshot:ENG 657 & 264/7d vs PAK 579 & 268 — England won by 74 runs
- Performance Milestone:In between, England rewrote the record books for rapid scoring, piling up totals of 657 and 264 for 7 across 136.5 overs of mayhem.
- Tournament Context:Part of England in Pakistan 2022/23. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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