RAWALPINDI: England dismantled Pakistan in the first Test, winning by a comfortable margin of 74 runs at the Pindi Cricket Stadium to take a 1-0 series lead after the “greatest test” for both teams bowlers on Monday.
The opening day of the Test match was historic for Ben Stokes XI, but Pakistan reacted brilliantly in their first innings despite the first three days of the match being unfavorable for bowlers. However, both teams batters had trouble in the second inning.
England amassed 657 in their first innings and declared their second on 264-7, setting Pakistan an improbable victory target of 343 on a docile track.
Pakistan fought gamely and put on 268 before being all out in the absorbing final session, with Saud Shakeel topscoring for them with 76.
James Anderson (4-36) and Ollie Robinson (4-50) were England s most successful bowlers, while Jack Leach claimed the winning wicket.
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