Asad Shafiq, Shadab Khan star in Pakistan's win over Northamptonshire

Imam ul Haq and Haris Sohail hit half centuries as Pakistan beat Northamptonshire by nine wickets in a warm-up game on Monday ahead of their maiden Test against Ireland.

Pakistan chased down the 133-run target in 27 overs with nine wickets in hand on the last day of the practice game. Imam ul Haq made 89-ball 59 while Haris Sohail struck 55 off 78 balls to register a comprehensive win for Pakistan.

The win, however, was set up by Shadab Khan's 10-wicket haul and Asad Shafiq's unbeaten 186 in the first inning. 

Earlier, Northamptonshire were all out for 301, giving Pakistan a small target of 133. Mohammad Abbas and Shadab Khan bagged four wickets each.

On Sunday, Rob Newton hit an unbeaten century for Northamptonshire as Pakistan's bowlers were made to toil on the penultimate day of their warm-up match at Wantage Road.

Opening batsman Newton (102no) was supported by Adam Rossington (42) and Josh Cobb (52) as he notched his 13th first-class century, an innings which has included 11 fours.

Northants closed day three on 240-5, a lead of 71, with Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan - who picked up six wickets in the hosts' first innings of 259 - and left-arm seamer Rahat Ali claiming two scalps apiece.

Rahat Ali's wickets included Ben Duckett (15)

Pakistan had earlier been bowled out for 428, an advantage of 169, with Asad Shafiq (186no) adding 51 to his overnight score before off-spinner Rob Keogh (4-111) dismissed last man Rahat.

Pakistan will serve as the opposition in Ireland's maiden Test, in Dublin from May 11, before games against England at Lord's (from May 24) and Headingley (from June 1).