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By Oliver Brett  



Pakistan's decision to bat first backfired spectacularly as they were bowled out for 72 by England on day one of the second Test at Edgbaston.

It was their lowest Test score against England and equalled their fourth worst ever as James Anderson (4-20) and Stuart Broad (4-38) did the damage.

On an overcast day, Pakistan's fielders gave their bowlers no help by spilling three fairly straightforward chances.

Kevin Pietersen, dropped twice, was unbeaten on 36 as England made 112-2.

The third-wicket stand between him and Jonathan Trott (31 not out) was worth 68 when bad light brought the players off shortly before the scheduled close.

Pakistan had already endured two batting disasters on their tour of England, with a total of 148 against Australia at Lord's and another of only 88 in the first Test defeat by England at Trent Bridge.

Pakis nearly lost it in the end.

Was a good game to watch.

Can't wait for The Ashes!