England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley. See the full scorecard, key stats and Ollie Robinson’s match-winning display.
टैग: Joe Root
England vs Pakistan 1st Test: ENG 139/2 on Day 2
LEEDS, England — England reached 139/2 at the close of the second session on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after bowling the visitors out for 171. Joe Root was unbeaten on 44 from 78 balls and Jordan Cox was 41 not out from 57 as England reduced Pakistan’s first-innings advantage to 32 runs.
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