Pakistan finished first innings at 338 runs with the lead of 146 against England on the third day of the first test in Dubai here on Thursday.

Pakistan resumed batting today with 288-7, with Umer Gul and Adnan akmal on bat.

Off-spinner Graeme Swann trapped Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul Haq in the penultimate over of the second day to help England fight back in the first Test the previous day.

Misbah's 13th half-century -- his 11th in 13 Tests as captain -- had kept Pakistan in a good position after openers Mohammad Hafeez had made 88 and Taufiq Umar 58 on a slow turning Dubai Stadium pitch.

Misbah had put on a valuable 92 runs for the sixth wicket with wicket-keeper batsman Adnan Akmal, who scored 61.

England, who were poor against off-spinner Saeed Ajmal (7-55) on day one, were well short of their best in fielding.