Pakistan face a 238-run deficit in the first Test after England were dismissed for 409, putting pressure on the visitors’ batting lineup.
WEB DESK: Pakistan trail England by 238 runs in the first Test after the hosts were bowled out for 409 at Headingley.
Pakistan’s bowlers eventually managed to dismiss England after the home side built a substantial total, leaving the visitors facing a significant deficit as they continued their first innings.
England dismissed for 409
England were bowled out for 409 after putting together a strong first-innings total.
Pakistan’s bowlers kept working through England’s batting order and eventually completed the innings, preventing the hosts from extending their lead further.
The total nevertheless leaves Pakistan with considerable work to do with the bat.
Pakistan face significant deficit
With England’s innings ending at 409, Pakistan entered their next innings 238 runs behind.
The visitors now need a substantial batting performance to reduce the deficit and put themselves in a competitive position in the Test.
Pakistan’s top order will face pressure to negotiate England’s bowling attack and build a partnership-heavy innings.
First Test underway at Headingley
The opening Test of the series is being played at Headingley in Leeds, one of England’s most historic cricket venues.
The match has already produced an important battle between England’s batting lineup and Pakistan’s bowling attack.
Pakistan will now look to their batters to respond after England established a strong position with their first-innings total.
The visitors will also hope to prevent England from gaining further control of the Test as the match progresses.
