LEEDS, England — England vs Pakistan 1st Test: England tightened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan on Day 3 after dismissing the visitors for 171 before reaching 409 in their first innings. Pakistan ended the day on 83/6 in their second innings, still 155 runs behind England with 62.4 overs remaining.
- England posted 409 after Pakistan were bowled out for 171.
- Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets each in Pakistan’s first innings.
- Ali Usman claimed five wickets as England were dismissed for 409.
- Pakistan reached 83/6 by the end of the available scorecard, with Mohammad Rizwan unbeaten on 8.
England vs Pakistan 1st Test: Pakistan in serious trouble
England’s first-innings total of 409 gave them a substantial 238-run lead after Pakistan struggled against a disciplined pace attack. Pakistan’s top-order resistance came mainly through Abdullah Shafique’s 61 and Imam-ul-Haq’s 42, but wickets fell regularly after their partnership ended.
Ollie Robinson was the standout bowler in Pakistan’s first innings, finishing with 5/51 from 18 overs. Josh Tongue also claimed five wickets, taking 5/46 from 9.1 overs, as Pakistan were dismissed in 48.1 overs.
England build 409-run total
England responded with a much stronger batting display. Harry Brook made 91 from 93 balls, falling nine runs short of a century, while Jordan Cox contributed 73 and Joe Root scored 66. Dan Lawrence added 51 as England moved beyond 400.
Ali Usman was Pakistan’s most effective bowler, taking 5/95 from 24 overs. His wickets included Jordan Cox, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson. Khurram Shahzad claimed three wickets, while Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali took one each.
England eventually lost their final wicket at 409 in 89.5 overs, giving them a first-innings advantage of 238 runs.
Pakistan lose six wickets in second innings
Pakistan’s second innings began poorly, with Imam-ul-Haq dismissed for a duck and Azan Awais falling for 9. Shan Masood’s 29 provided some resistance, while Abdullah Shafique made 15 and Saud Shakeel scored 14.
Josh Tongue continued his impressive match with three wickets in the second innings. Jofra Archer removed Imam-ul-Haq and Azan Awais, while Ollie Robinson dismissed Abdullah Shafique.
Captain Salman Agha was the sixth Pakistan batter dismissed, falling lbw to Tongue for 4. At the listed score of 83/6 after 25.2 overs, Mohammad Rizwan was unbeaten on 8 and Ali Usman was unbeaten on 2.
England vs Pakistan 1st Test full scorecard
Pakistan 1st Innings — 171 all out
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azan Awais | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 42 | 74 | 6 | 0 | 56.75 |
| Shan Masood | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Abdullah Shafique | 61 | 104 | 8 | 0 | 58.65 |
| Saud Shakeel | 5 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Salman Agha (c) | 21 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 72.41 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 12 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 63.15 |
| Ali Usman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Khurram Shahzad | 14 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Mohammad Abbas | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Mohammad Ali | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Extras | 9 | (b 4, lb 4, nb 1) | |||
| Total | 171 | 48.1 overs, RR 3.55 | |||
England Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Robinson | 18 | 3 | 51 | 5 | 2.83 |
| Jofra Archer | 9 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 2.88 |
| Gus Atkinson | 12 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 3.33 |
| Josh Tongue | 9.1 | 0 | 46 | 5 | 5.01 |
England 1st Innings — 409 all out
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 15 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 53.57 |
| Emilio Gay | 33 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 106.45 |
| Jordan Cox | 73 | 100 | 14 | 0 | 73.00 |
| Joe Root (c) | 66 | 112 | 10 | 0 | 58.92 |
| Harry Brook | 91 | 93 | 13 | 0 | 97.84 |
| Dan Lawrence | 51 | 79 | 9 | 0 | 64.55 |
| Jamie Smith | 25 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 48.07 |
| Gus Atkinson | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Ollie Robinson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jofra Archer | 23* | 25 | 2 | 1 | 92.00 |
| Josh Tongue | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Extras | 21 | (b 4, lb 10, nb 7) | |||
| Total | 409 | 89.5 overs, RR 4.55 | |||
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Abbas | 25 | 5 | 78 | 1 | 3.12 |
| Khurram Shahzad | 21.5 | 1 | 133 | 3 | 6.09 |
| Mohammad Ali | 19 | 2 | 89 | 1 | 4.68 |
| Ali Usman | 24 | 1 | 95 | 5 | 3.95 |
Pakistan 2nd Innings — 83/6
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azan Awais | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 64.28 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shan Masood | 29 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 51.78 |
| Abdullah Shafique | 15 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 51.72 |
| Saud Shakeel | 14 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Salman Agha (c) | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 8* | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.88 |
| Ali Usman | 2* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Extras | 2 | (b 2) | |||
| Total | 83/6 | 25.2 overs, RR 3.27 | |||
England Bowling — Pakistan 2nd Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Robinson | 7 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 3.42 |
| Jofra Archer | 8.2 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 4.92 |
| Gus Atkinson | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Dan Lawrence | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Josh Tongue | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3.33 |
Fall of wickets and match position
Pakistan’s first innings wickets fell at 0, 6, 97, 117, 118, 150, 150, 159, 171 and 171. In the second innings, Pakistan lost wickets at 0, 13, 51, 68, 73 and 76.
England’s 409 came after wickets fell at 36, 48, 198, 202, 322, 356, 364, 364, 392 and 409. The hosts therefore carried a 238-run first-innings lead into Pakistan’s second attempt with the bat.
What happens next
Pakistan still had three batters listed yet to bat — Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Abbas — when play reached the 25.2-over mark of the second innings. Mohammad Rizwan and Ali Usman remained at the crease, leaving Pakistan 155 runs behind England on the supplied scorecard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who took five wickets for England against Pakistan?
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took five wickets in Pakistan’s first innings. Robinson finished with 5/51, while Tongue returned 5/46.
Who was Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker against England?
Ali Usman was Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in England’s first innings, claiming 5/95. Khurram Shahzad took three wickets.
Match details
The first Test of the Pakistan tour of England was scheduled at Leeds from August 19 to 23, 2026. England won the toss and elected to field. The scheduled playing hours were 11:00 local time to 18:30, with lunch from 13:15 to 13:55 and tea from 16:10 to 16:30.
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