LONDON – Shadab Khan has made a historic record today with his 10 wicketshaul as he struck again in the second innings to help Pakistan to anine-wicket victory in a four-day tour match against Northamptonshire onMonday, in a big boost to the visiting side’s confidence ahead of nextweek’s Test against Ireland.
The spinner, who took six wickets in the first innings, bagged four more inreturn for 80 runs to claim his first 10-wicket haul in first-classcricket. Helped by Mohammad Abbas’ four for 62, the 19-year old helpedrestrict Northamptonshire to 301, giving Pakistan a bright chance offinishing the match on a winning note.
Pakistan, chasing 133 to win on the fourth and final day of the warm-upmatch, completed the target with nine wickets in hand. Imam-ul-Haq andHaris Sohail stayed not out at 59 and 55, respectively, to see the teamhome.
Earlier, Asad Shafiq hit an unbeaten 186 to give Pakistan a first-inningslead of 169. A stout day of Northamptonshire batting followed, with theircaptain Rob Newton making 118 before Abbas lbwed him.