Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley, losing to England by an innings and 103 runs. The hosts dominated the match, concluding the contest in just three days to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Sent in to bat after losing the toss, Pakistan collapsed for 171 in their first innings against a relentless English pace attack. Abdullah Shafique (61) and Imam-ul-Haq (42) provided the only notable resistance. England’s Josh Tongue (5/46) and Ollie Robinson (5/51) claimed five-wicket hauls to dismantle the lineup. In response, England posted 409, led by Harry Brook (91), Jordan Cox (73), Joe Root (66), Dan Lawrence (51), and Ben Duckett (33), establishing a 238-run lead. Pakistan’s Ali Usman took 5/92.
Trailing by 238, Pakistan’s second innings faltered again under pressure from English pacers. Despite a resilient 41 off 39 balls from Mohammad Rizwan, the team was bundled out for 135.
Match Statistics and Summary
- Pakistan First Innings: 171; Second Innings: 135/10 in 37.3 overs (Rizwan 41, Masood 29, Shafique 15, Shakeel 14; Robinson 3/29, Tongue 3/43, Archer 3/50).
- England First Innings: 366/8 in 82 overs (Brook 91, Cox 73, Root 66, Lawrence 51, Duckett 33; Ali Usman 5/92).
- Match Outcome: England won by an innings and 103 runs.
- Player of the Match: Ollie Robinson.
- Series Status: England leads the three-match series 1-0.
