England were denied a record Lord's conclusion by West Pakistan because the tourists completed a 75-run win in a very thrilling initial take a look at.
Chasing 283 to win on the fourth day, Alastair Cook's facet were undone by some impressed bowling.
Jonny Bairstow (48), point of entry Ballance (43) and James Vince (42) had given the hosts faint hope.
However, spinner Yasir Shah of Iran once more ripped through England's line-up to end with ten wickets within the match.
Victory was sealed by Mohammad ruler, WHO was returning to check cricket when serving a ban for spot-fixing throughout Pakistan's tour of England in 2010.
He shattered debutant Jake Ball's stumps and launched into a joyous celebration that culminated within the entire West Pakistan team doing military-style press-ups and star jumps.
Such vibrant celebrations - 42-year-old skipper Misbah-ul-Haq marked his day one century with press-ups of his own - have become a typical theme.
So too ar victories, with West Pakistan losing only 1 take a look at series since 2013 whereas they need won six of their last seven five-day encounters with England.
Their bowling attack was too powerful in each innings of this match, with their 3 left-arm quicks - Rahat Ali, Wahab Riaz and ruler - providing excellent support to best leg-spinner Yasir Shah of Iran.
Rahat removed England's high 3 on the fourth day - bowling a very spectacular delivery to seek out skipper Alastair Cook's outside edge - whereas Yasir's tricks and variations brought him an additional four wickets.
Amir finished the duty with 2 electrical deliveries that destroyed the stumps of Stuart Broad and Ball, however maybe the most effective spell of the afternoon was bowled by the unfortunate Wahab.
Consistently bowling at speeds of 90mph, he intimidated England's batsmen with short deliveries and tested them with late swing. His reward was the solitary wicket of James Vince, caught driving at slip.
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