Published 12:41 IST, August 8th 2020

Yasir Shah's 4-wicket haul that gave Pakistan vital first-innings lead; watch video

Yasir Shah was the destructor-in-chief for Pakistan as the leg-spinner bamboozled England in with his spin and helped them gain a 107-run lead.

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Pakistan are currently playing England in opening Test of three-match Test series in Old Trafford, Manchester. visitors were on top after first innings as Pakistan gained a 107-run lead. Pakistan bowlers were all over England as y bowled m out for 219.

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England vs Pakistan 2020: Yasir Shah dismantles England innings with a four-fer as Pakistan hold upper hand

destructor-in-chief for Pakistan was leg-spinner Yasir Shah who bamboozled Englishmen in with his spin. Yasir Shah bagged four wickets in first innings to guide Pakistan to a 107-run lead. England skipper Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes and Dom Bess fell to leg-spinner.

Yasir Shah's 4/66 in England’s first innings was his fourth 4-wicket haul in Tests in England. Former Pakistan speedster Waqar Younis is or bowler who has more 4-wicket hauls in Test cricket for Pakistan on English soil with six 4-wicket hauls. As far as spinners are concerned, only legendary Muttiah Muralitharan (6) has more than four 4-fers in Test cricket on English soil.

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Meanwhile, at end of play on Day 3, England made a comeback of sorts as y restricted Pakistan to 137/8. Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes grabbed two apiece while Dom Bess picked one wicket. However, Pakistan are still on top as y have a lead of 244 runs. hosts would look to wrap up Pakistan innings quickly on Day 4 and keep target in check. 

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England vs Pakistan 2020 live streaming details

Eng vs Pak live streaming in India is available to viewers on Sony LIV. But fans can also enjoy scores of England vs Pakistan 2020 live in India by logging onto FanCode. Eng vs Pak live streaming in India telecast would also be available on Sony SIX. Apart from  Sony Pictures Sports Network,  Eng vs Pak live streaming will be available on Airtel TV and Jio TV.  first England vs Pakistan 2020 Test commenced on August 5 at 3:30 PM IST. 

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12:41 IST, August 8th 2020