Moeen takes three but Iftikhar ensures hard work
Moeen Ali collected three wickets against Pakistan A to boost his confidence ahead of what will be a vital role he has to play in the Test series
05/10Result
Tour Match, Pakistan A tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Oct 5-6 2015
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![England XI]( "England XI")
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![Pakistan A]( "Pakistan A")
216/5 (90 ov)
05/10Result
Tour Match, Pakistan A tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Oct 5-6 2015
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![England XI]( "England XI")
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![Pakistan A]( "Pakistan A")
216/5 (90 ov)
Day 2
Farbrace concerned about England's catching
Paul Farbrace, England's assistant coach, has expressed concern about the standard of his team's catching during the first of their two warm-up games
Wood praises 'Tweedledee and Tweedledum'
Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid have been backed to give England the spin resources they need to challenge Pakistan and the bowling partnership is set to have a new nickname
Day 1
Bairstow boosts hopes of retaining Test berth
Jonny Bairstow was the biggest beneficiary on the opening day of England's first warm-up match against Pakistan A as he scored an unbeaten 66 to press his claims for retaining a spot in the middle order for the Test series
Others
Rashid calm ahead of final audition
England begin a week of making the best of their limited preparation ahead of the Test series against Pakistan with the first of two two-day practice matches against Pakistan A in Sharjah on Monday