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England Crush Pakistan by an Innings and 103 Runs at Headingley

The win under Joe Root’s return as full-time captain was powered by an all‑seam attack and leaves England 1-0 up with Lord’s next on the calendar.

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England's Ollie Robinson celebrates bowling out Pakistan's Azan Awais on day one of the first Rothesay Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
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The covers stay on the pitch as rain delays the start of the second day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley

Overview

  • England completed an innings-and-103-run victory at Headingley on Friday after posting 409 and bowling Pakistan out for 171 and 135, wrapping the match inside three days.
  • Joe Root began his second full-time spell as England Test captain with a calm, proactive display and an unbeaten 66 that helped set the platform for the win.
  • Pacemen Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue led the bowling, each taking eight wickets in the match with Robinson named player of the match and taking a first-ball wicket in the Test.
  • Pakistan travelled without injured captain Babar Azam and struggled for batting depth and fielding consistency, leaving selection and form questions ahead of the second Test at Lord’s.
  • The result gives England early control of the three-match series and offers a reset after recent poor results, while Pakistan must regroup quickly if they are to avoid a series defeat.