Pakistan ease past Northamptonshire in tour match

Sarfraz and co now take on Ireland in one-off Test starting from May 11

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Pakistan on late Monday beat Northamptonshire by nine wickets while chasing a target of 133 runs.

Sarfraz Ahmed's men will now face Ireland in the latter's first-ever Test match starting from May 11.

In the match, hosts scored 259 in their first innings to which Pakistan replied with a 428-run first innings total courtesy Asad Shafiq's unbeaten 186 at the number four position.

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Northamptonshire's chances in the second innings were boosted by captain Rob Newton who scored 118, while Josh Cobb added a valuable 52 to their total of 301.

Pakistan, set to chase 133, with nearly a whole day in their hand, finished the job courtesy unbeaten half-centuries by Imamul Haq and Haris Sohail.

Azhar Ali was the only man out for Pakistan.

Pakistan's tour to the UK is composed of three Tests. After the one-off Ireland Test, the Men in Green will face England in a two-match series.
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