Pakistan caused a top-order collapse before Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes (79 not out) led an England fightback for the hosts to come closer to victory in the first Test here at Old Trafford on Saturday.

At the time of going to press, England were 272-6 in the post-tea session on the fourth day, needing a further five runs to reach a challenging target of 277. Wicketkeeper Buttler and Woakes put on 139 before Buttler was dismissed for 75.