Pakistan won against County Select XI first
Pakistan had an impressive victory over County Select XI by 7 wickets in the practice match before meeting England. Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq have shown excellent form.
Pakistan win against County Select XI first
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Context
Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq have shown excellent form in this match, which can make a big impact on the outcome of the upcoming Test match. Their performance will be an important factor in determining Pakistan's attacking ability against England.
Why this is important
This victory not only helps Pakistan gain confidence before the first Test match against England, but also shows the impressive performance of Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq. Completing the target of 262 points in just 57.1 overs shows the attacking strength of the away team, which can positively affect their mentality in the upcoming match.
Main point
- Pakistan won against County Select XI first.
- Pakistan had an impressive victory over County Select XI with a score of 7 wickets in the practice match before meeting England.
- Pakistan win warm-up match ahead of first Test against England at Headingley from Wednesday, live on Sky Sports.
Pakistan have prepared for their first Test match against England at Headingley next Wednesday with a seven-wicket win over County Select XI in a practice match at Beckenham. In this match, Saud Shakeel gave an impressive performance with no loss and Imam-ul-Haq also contributed with 80 points. Given a target of 262 points to win on the final day of play, Pakistan completed this target after just 57.1 overs.
Meanwhile, England batsman Shoaib Bashir had an unsuccessful day, failing to score a single wicket in the last eight overs, with a record of 0-45. Bashir is hoping to be part of England's senior squad at Leeds next week, but the home side are likely to opt for an all-speed attack with Dan Lawrence, who has returned and will play at No. 6, with newly-appointed captain Joe Root taking charge of the spin role.
The match also saw the participation of other players from England's Test squad such as Emilio Gay and Matt Fisher, although both were rested on the final day of play. Gay did not score a run in either innings, while Fisher scored 62 not out in the hosts' first innings, and had a bowling record of 1-15 in Pakistan's first innings as they scored 238.
On the Pakistani side, the player who scored the most runs in the first innings was Abdullah Shafique with 61 points, while Ali Usman, the left-arm batsman, had an impressive performance with 5 wickets in the second innings. The away team suffered a shock on the second day of play when captain Babar Azam suffered a hand injury after being hit by a ball from youngster Manny Lumsden.
Babar was advised to rest for the remainder of the match, but a statement from the PCB said he would train at Headingley on Monday. After the win against County Select
"I'm not sure what the conditions will be like in the first Test, but it looks a bit dry here and the ball has swung. That pitch will be a little bouncy. It will be a little different in Leeds. We will prepare for that."
Match schedule of Test series between England and Pakistan:
- First Test (Headingley) - Wednesday 19 August - Sunday 23 August (start at 11am)
- Second Test (Lord's) - Thursday 27 August - Monday 31 August (kick-off at 11am)
- Third Test (Edgbaston) - Wednesday September 9 - Sunday September 13 (kick-off 11am)
The Test match between England and Pakistan will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket from Wednesday (kick-off at 11am at Headingley).
What happens next
Pakistan will enter the first Test match at Headingley in high spirits after this victory. Their squad will likely be strengthened with the return of key players, while England also need to review their tactics after the unexpected performance of some players in the practice match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan won by what score against County Select XI?
Pakistan won against County Select XI by 7 wickets.
How does this win affect Pakistan's rankings?
This win helps Pakistan prepare well before the first Test match against England at Headingley.
Who is the highest scorer for Pakistan in this match?
Abdullah Shafique is the highest scoring player for Pakistan with 61 points.
When is Pakistan's next match and against whom?
Pakistan's next match is next Wednesday against England at Headingley.
How did Saud Shakeel perform in this match?
Saud Shakeel had an impressive performance with no goals lost.
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