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Patna : England beat Pakistan by three wickets on Day 4 in the first test at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, UK, on August 8, 2020, as Jos Buttler (WK) and all-rounder Chris Woakes shared a 139 run partnership for the 6th wicket. There was some drama at the end as England lost their 7th wicket (Stuart Broad) when they required only 4 runs to win. England had recently defeated West Indies 2-1 in a three-test series.
Set a target of 277, England scored 277/7 in 82.1 overs with Woakes scoring an unbeaten 84 in 120 balls with 10 fours. Jos Buttler scored 75 in 101 balls hitting 7 fours and a six. England had lost their first five wickets with only 117 runs on board.
Pakistan, who won the toss, scored 326 in their first innings and 169 in second. England scored 219 in their first innings and 277/7 in secoind.