Event
England secured a dominant victory over Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley, concluding the match on the third day. The win marked the start of Joe Root’s second tenure as permanent England captain following the departure of Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. England posted a first-innings lead of 238 runs, with their pace attack dismissing Pakistan for 135. Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson recorded career-best Test figures, while Jofra Archer took three wickets. Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 41. The second Test is scheduled to begin at Lord’s on Thursday.
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England’s dominant victory at Headingley signals a fresh start under Joe Root, ending a period of recent inconsistency with a comprehensive performance against Pakistan.
Background
England secured a dominant victory over Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley, concluding the match on the third day. This win marks the start of Joe Root’s second tenure as permanent England captain, following the recent departures of Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. England posted a first-innings lead of 238 runs, with their pace attack dismissing Pakistan for 135. Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson recorded career-best Test figures, while Jofra Archer took three wickets. Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 41. The second Test is scheduled to begin at Lord’s on Thursday.
England secured a dominant victory over Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley, concluding the match on the third day. This win marks the start of Joe Root’s second tenure as permanent England captain, following the recent departures of Ben Stokes and
Fact cards
Key entities: England, Pakistan, Joe Root, Headingley, Lord’s.
Who is the England captain for this series? Joe Root has returned as captain for a second stint following Ben Stokes' international retirement. Where is the first Test being played? The first Test is being played at Headingley. What are the venues for the remaining matches? The s
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2024-12: England last won a multi-match Test series (2-1 in New Zealand). 2026-08-21: England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley. 2026-08-27: Second Test scheduled to begin at Lord’s.
Timeline
England last won a multi-match Test series (2-1 in New Zealand).
England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley.
Second Test scheduled to begin at Lord’s.
FAQ
Joe Root has returned as captain for a second stint following Ben Stokes' international retirement.
The first Test is being played at Headingley.
The second Test is scheduled for Lord's and the third Test for Edgbaston.
Joe Root, who led the team in his first Test as permanent captain.
England won by an innings and 103 runs.
At Lord's, scheduled to begin on 27 August 2026.
In December 2024, with a 2-1 win in New Zealand.