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Pakistan secures warm-up match win before England Test series

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Pakistan secures warm-up match win before England Test series

Summary

Pakistan recorded a seven-wicket victory against a County Select XI in a warm-up match held in Beckenham as they prepare for their Test series against England. Saud Shakeel scored an unbeaten 100 and Imam-ul-Haq contributed 80 runs, helping Pakistan chase down a target of 262 runs in 57.1 overs. The match featured England's Shoaib Bashir, who finished with 0-45 in the second innings. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam expressed confidence in the team's preparation, having faced challenges from the pitch conditions. The first Test begins on Wednesday, August 19, at Headingley, with further matches scheduled for Lord's and Edgbaston soon after.

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By the Numbers

•Pakistan chased 262 runs in 57.1 overs to win the warm-up match.
•Saud Shakeel scored 100 not out, and Imam-ul-Haq made 80 runs.
•Pakistan's captain Babar Azam retired hurt but is expected to participate in training.
•The first Test against England starts Wednesday, August 19, at Headingley.
•Shoaib Bashir bowled eight wicketless overs in the warm-up match.

What they're saying

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Pakistan warmed up for their first Test against England at Headingley from Wednesday with a seven-wicket win over a County Select XI as Saud Shakeel hit an unbeaten hundred and Imam-ul-Haq scored 80.
— Sky Sports

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