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England vs Pakistan 2020, Manchester Test: Jos Buttler And Chris Woakes’ Batting Heroics Lead ENG Home
England won by three wickets to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Last Published on - August 9, 2020 1:05 AM IST
Resuming on 137/8, Pakistan added 32 off just 16 balls, with Yasir Shah (33 off 24) taking the lead past 250. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 169, setting England a target of 277. (AFP)
In reply, the hosts lost Rory Burns (10) early, trapped in front by Mohammad Abbas. (AFP)
Captain Joe Root (42) and Dom Sibley (not in pic) stabilized England’s innings with a 64-run stand. (AFP)
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Sibley, looking good for a big score, fell to Yasir. The Englishman managed 36. (AFP)
Ben Stokes, who was out for a duck in the first innings, failed to make an impact in the second innings too. Stokes scored 9(20) before losing his wicket to Yasir. (AFP)
England were struggling at 117/5 before Chris Woakes (not in pic) and Jos Buttler brought their team back in the game with a 139-run partnership. (AFP)
Woakes played some fine shots without any risk. (AFP)
Both batsmen reached their fifties as England closed in on a win. (AFP)
Buttler (75) was LBW reverse-sweeping Yasir with 21 still required and the second new ball due. (AFP)
But Woakes (84*) held his nerve to get England over the line. (AFP)
