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LEEDS: Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in their first innings on the opening day of the first Test against England. England won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting Pakistan under early pressure at the start of the Test. Pakistan batted first after losing the toss, and the entire team returned to the pavilion after scoring 171 runs in 48.1 overs. Abdullah Shafiq was the most prominent batsman for Pakistan, he played an innings of 61 runs off 104 balls, which included 8 fours. Imam-ul-Haq scored 42 runs off 74 balls, and his innings included 6 fours. Captain Salman Ali Agha scored 21 runs off 29 balls while Mohammad Rizwan scored 12 runs. Khurram Shahzad played fast and scored 14 runs off 12 balls, which included 3 fours. Saud Shakeel 5 runs, Shan Masood scored 5 runs, Mohammad Abbas scored 2 runs, and Azan Owais and Ali Usman did not score any runs. Mohammad Ali remained not out on 0 runs. Pakistan’s innings started badly, and Azan Owais was dismissed without scoring a run on the first ball of the over. Shan Masood also returned to the pavilion after scoring just 5 runs for a total score of 6. After this, Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafiq took control of the innings by putting on a 91-run partnership for the third wicket. When Pakistan’s total reached 97 runs, Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed for 42 runs. Abdullah Shafiq completed a half-century, but he was dismissed for 61 runs for a total score of 118. After this, the Pakistani batting line once again faltered, and the next 7 wickets fell for just 53 runs. For England, Olly Robinson bowled brilliantly and took 5 wickets for 51 runs in 18 overs. Josh Ting also took 5 wickets, conceding 46 runs in 9.1 overs. Jofra Archer gave away 26 runs in 9 overs but did not get any wickets, while Gus Atkinson took no wickets in 12 overs, giving away 40 runs. Rain and a wet outfield also affected the play during Pakistan’s innings. Pakistan had lost 2 wickets for 23 runs in 9.4 overs when play had to be stopped due to rain. Abdullah Shafiq completed his half-century in 82 balls. Pakistan completed 100 runs in 28.6 overs while crossing the 150-run mark in 44.2 overs. Pakistan had lost 7 wickets for 150 runs in 44.4 overs, after which the last 3 wickets fell for an additional 21 runs. England will now begin the first innings, while Pakistan had scored 171 runs in 48.1 overs on the first day.