Ireland won the toss and elected to field. Drama began early as debutant Imam-ul-Haq hurt himself in a collision.

Boyd Rankin was credited with the first Test wicket for Ireland as he dismissed Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali. He later went on to dismiss Asad Shafiq as well.

Stuart Thompson struck twice in the post Lunch session to leave Ireland reeling at 159 for 6 at one stage

Faheem Ashraf become the fastest half-centurion on debut for Pakistan, bringing up his 50 in only 52 balls

Shadab Khan stitched a century-stand with Faheem Ashraf to lead Pakistan's revival en route his half century