Chris Woakes, Jos Buttler help England to take series lead after sensational win over Pakistan in first Test

[caption id=“attachment_8688031” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Chris Woakes and Dom Bess celebrate England’s three-wicket win over Pakistan in the first Test on Saturday. It was a dramatic fourth day where the fortunes changed early on with Pakistan bowlers striking early. However, it was a 139-run stand between Woakes and Jos Buttler which set the platform for hosts’ victory. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_8687951” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat. Shan Masood registered his Test highest score of 156 as the visitors posted 326 in the first innings. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_8687991” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Jofra Archer picked three wickets in the first innings, along with Stuart Broad with the same number of wickets. England pacers were very instrumental throughout the Test. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_8687961” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Pakistan retained a lead of 107 runs, thanks to Yasir Shah’s four wicket haul. Replying to visitors’ 326, the hosts were bowled out for 219 in their first innings. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_8687971” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Ollie Pope’s 62 was the only respite for England in the first innings as most of the batsmen collapsed even before settling in. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_8687981” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Stuart Broad shone with the ball once again in the second innings, registering figures of 3-37, as Pakistan were bundled out for 169. This meant England needed 277 runs to win the contest. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_8688001” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Jos Buttler scored a valiant knock of 75 in the second innings. Coming into bat with England at 106-4 following Stokes’ dismissal, his knock along with Woakes eventually turned out to be worthwhile for the hosts. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_8688011” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Woakes remained unbeaten on 84 with Bess on the other side as England took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. AP[/caption]