Pakistan need 263 runs to win in first Test

RAWALPINDI (IANS): England's daring declaration set up the potential for a thrilling final day of the first Test as Pakistan were 80-2 at stumps on Day 4 and needed 263 more runs to win, here on Sunday.

England dangled the carrot and set Pakistan 343 runs to win on a very flat deck, having scored 264 runs in just 35.5 overs in their second innings at a run rate of more than 7.5.

The visitors had stressed their desire to entertain and force a result before the start of the series and this was in evidence in the second session on day four. England scored as quickly as possible to give themselves the best chance to secure what would be only a third Test victory in Pakistan.

Brief scores: England 657 & 264/7 decl. in 35.5 overs (Harry Brook 87, Joe Root 73; Mohammad Ali 2-64) lead Pakistan 579 & 80/2 in 20 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 43 not out; Ollie Robinson 1-22) by 263 runs. (IANS)

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