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08/21 09:45 CDT England thrashes Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first
test
England thrashes Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first test
LEEDS, England (AP) --- England wrapped up a comprehensive win over Pakistan by
an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first test on Friday,
delivering a strong start to the post-Bazball era under returning captain Joe
Root.
England was dominant with bat and ball against modest opposition at Headingley
to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Dismissed for 409 around 40 minutes into Day 3, England took a 238-run
advantage into the second innings and then skittled Pakistan for 135 in 37.3
overs before the tea interval.
The second test starts on Thursday at Lord's.
England's team is in a new era following the retirement of captain Ben Stokes
and the firing of Brendon McCullum as test coach after the 2-1 series loss to
New Zealand.
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