Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For Pakistan Vs England 1st Test

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On Monday, Pakistan will lock horns with England in the first Test of the much-awaited three-match series. The high-voltage clash will take place at the iconic Multan Cricket Stadium. 

Led by Shan Masood, Pakistan sustained their torrid run in home Tests, as Bangladesh handed them an embarrassing clean-sweep in a recently concluded two-match series. So, the England Tests give the Men in Green a golden opportunity to redeem themselves and change their fortunes on home soil. 

Meanwhile, England would be keen to replicate the dominance they exhibited on their Pakistan tour two years ago. Despite missing their regular skipper, Ben Stokes, the Englishmen have enough firepower in their batting unit to give the hosts a run for their money. 

Although they don't have the legendary Jimmy Anderson this time, England's revamped pace battery, consisting of the sensational Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts and Olly Stone, can pose a serious threat to the home side.

So, as the stage is set for a riveting battle, let's see how the surface at Multan Cricket Stadium will behave throughout the contest. 

Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at Multan Cricket Stadium might offer a hint of seam movement to the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. However, the track's pace and bounce will more likely be even, making it favourable for the batters to play their shots. 

The abrasive playing conditions might help the pacers generate some reverse swing with the old ball. Meanwhile, as the pitch gets drier, the spinners will get significant turn with the game's progression. The hot and humid weather will eventually result in uneven bounce, so we might see the fast bowlers targeting the stumps more as the game progresses. The toss-winner will likely bat first, keeping the playing conditions in mind.