1 Jun 2010

England cricketers win first test

7:15 am on 1 June 2010

The England cricketers have beaten Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the opening test at Lord's.

Following-on, Bangladesh were bowled out for 382 shortly before lunch on the final day with fast bowler Steven Finn taking five wickets for 87 runs in 24 overs.

England, set 160 to win in two sessions, finished on 163 for 2.

The second and final Test of this series starts at Old Trafford on Friday.