England spinners, Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed restrict pakistan to 304 on Day one

England`s Jack Leach, right, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistan`s Agha Salman during the first day of third test cricket match between England and Pakistan, in Karachi. Pic/AP, PTI

Spinners Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed shared six wickets between them as England dismissed Pakistan for 304 on Saturday on the opening day of the final Test in Karachi.

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Leach grabbed 4-140 and Ahmed finished with 2-89 as Pakistan batters spoiled good starts after Babar Azam won the toss and batted on a turning National Stadium pitch. But England also fell prey to spin, with mystery tweaker Abrar Ahmed trapping Zak Crawley without scoring before the visitors closed the day on 7-1. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope were at the crease with four and three respectively as England trail by 297 runs.

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