England vs Pakistan: Pakistan beat England by 9 wickets, lead series 1-0

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Lord’s, London: Pakistan bowlers wasted no time in setting themselves up for win as they quickly cleaned up England’s tail. England manage to add just 7 runs and lost four wickets in the first hour of Day 4. Pakistan lost Azhar Ali early in chase with James Anderson picking up the wicket. But 64 was a really easy target and Haris Sohail and Imam Ul-Haq carried the innings forward to chase down the total. The duo added 54 runs together to give their side 1-0 in the 2-match Test series.

Pakistan wasted no time on Day 4 of the first Test to win the victory. They were frustrated on Day 3 by Dominic Bess and Jos Buttler. But after they bowled out England early in the day, the victory were theirs. Coming into bat, Pakistan lost an early wicket. But that did not stop Haris Sohail to go for a quick victory as he fired unbeaten-39 in 32 balls to take his side towards the victory within the first session. The victory gave the visitors 1-0 lead in the 2-Test series and gave England set-up lot to think before the second Test, and the crucial series against India in July.