Ahead of England's three-Test tour of Pakistan that starts in Multan on Monday - exclusively live on Sky Sports - we look back on their astonishing 3-0 series whitewash from two years ago. England's 'Bazball' brand of cricket blossomed on its first overseas outing, sweeping their hosts in spectacular fashion - breaking a fair few records along the way. Can we expect more of the same in 2024? Will we see a more refined approach or more of the same from Ben Stokes' side? And will Pakistan be more prepared for the onslaught this time out? England smash 500 in a day to set tone for series The first Test in Rawalpindi will always be remembered for a most remarkable, record-breaking first day's play which saw England rack up a staggering 506 runs! Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Let's reel off some of the notable milestones secured: the first side to score 500 on day one of a Test, England's 506 also the fifth-highest total all-time on any day's play and the new record high in Pakistan, beating 417; Zak Crawley (122 off 111 balls) cracked the fastest hundred - off 86 balls - by an England opener in Tests; Ben Duckett (107 off 110), Ollie Pope (108 off 104) and Harry Brook (101no off 81) also notched tons, with the latter's maiden century briefly threatening Gilbert Jessop's 76-ball and 122-year record for England.
Trending Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England would eventually rack up a massive 657 runs in their first inni.