Australia beat Pakistan by 150 runs

Australia beat Pakistan by 150 runs on today’s fourth day of the first test at Lord's, with part-time spinner, Marcus North claiming six wickets to be the surprise match-winner.



Pakistan, who resumed this morning on 114 for 1, were bowled out for 289 before tea, while attempting to chase a world record victory target of 440.



Afterwards, Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, playing his first Test in four years, said he would quit test cricket after the second and final test next week.



North took 6 for 55 in less than 19 overs, first taking the prize wicket of top scorer Salman Butt 92 with his first delivery of the match. Another occasional bowler, Shane Watson, was the bowling hero in the first innings with 5 for 40.



It means Australia have won their seventh test in succession and 14th over Pakistan, which must claim their first test win over the Australians in 15 years at Headingley next week to draw the two-match series.



The final scores in the match are Australia 253 and 334, Pakistan 148 and 289.