England's Chris Woakes (L) and Jos Buttler (R) take a run during play on the fourth day of the first Test match against Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester Saturday AFPWoakes joined Buttler at the crease with England having slumped to 117-5 and seemingly sliding to defeat in their pursuit of a daunting 277 on a bowler-friendly pitchA magnificent partnership between Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes propelled England to an unlikely three-wicket win over Pakistan in a topsy-turvy first test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Woakes joined Buttler at the crease with England having slumped to 117-5 and seemingly sliding to defeat in their pursuit of a daunting 277 on a bowler-friendly pitch. England win by three wickets! In a final twist, Buttler was eventually out lbw for 75 to leg spinner Yasir Shah with England requiring another 21 for victory, thereby reviving Pakistan's fading hopes. Stuart Broad was also dismissed lbw attempting to knock off the last four runs but Woakes finished on 84 not out.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 08, 2020 17:37 UTC