May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - The unbroken seventh-wicket partnership of 125 runs between Jos Buttler and Dominic Bess helped England to survive an innings defeat by Pakistan in the first Test at Lord's on Saturday.
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The hosts finished the day on 235-6 with Buttler and debutant Bess unbeaten on 66 and 55 respectively – 56 runs ahead of Pakistan with four wickets remaining.
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Earlier, Pakistan added 13 to their overnight total before they were bowled out for 363, with Mark Wood having Abbas caught behind in the day’s fifth over.
Brief Scores
England - 235/6 & 184
Pakistan - 363
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