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England dismissed Pakistan for 234 on Monday to win the second Test by 330 runs with a day to spare. Chasing a mammoth 565 for victory, Pakistan found batting no easier second time round and were dismissed for 234 in the final session as England levelled the series at 1-1 with two matches to play at Edgbaston and The Oval. Small gap before the next Test on August 3. Visitors have a two-day game against Worcestershire at the weekend to try out a few things. (Source: Reuters)
Chris Woakes grabbed 3-41 to stretch his wicket tally to 18 in two Test matches while James Anderson and off-spinner Moeen Ali also picked up three wickets each.
Day fourth proved a frustrating day for Ben Stokes who later limped off with a calf injury. He looks unlikely for Edgbaston Test. (Source: Reuters)
Asad Shafiq top-scored with 39 but Pakistan was vulnerable against impeccable seam bowling, spiced up with the return of James Anderson, who missed England's 75-run defeat at Lord's in the first Test. (Source: Reuters)
Joe Root, Stuart Broad walk off the ground as the hosts level the four-Test series after beating Pakistan by 330 runs at Old Trafford in Manchester. (Source: Reuters)
England pace spearhead James Anderson, spin all-rounder Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes shared nine wickets among them to dismantle the touring side’s batting attack. (Source: Reuters)
Joe Root was awarded the Man of the Match as his 254-run knock was the cornerstone of England massive first innings total of 589 for eight declared. (Source: Reuters)
Pakistan, on the other hand, looked completely hapless as neither batsmen nor bowlers could produce any inspiring performance. Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq was the top scorer for his side, scoring 52 and 35 in first and second innings respectively. (Source: Reuters)
