England Crush Pakistan by an Innings and 103 Runs to Seal Headingley Test on Day Three
England's bowlers dismantled Pakistan's second innings, securing a dominant victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the Test series.
The story
At Headingley, England wrapped up the first Test against Pakistan inside three days, winning by an innings and 103 runs. Resuming on Day 3, England added 43 runs to their overnight score to reach 409, establishing a commanding first-innings lead of 238 runs.
Pakistan's second innings then crumbled under pressure from England's pace attack. Jofra Archer struck early, removing both openers, before Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson tore through the middle and lower order.
Mohammad Rizwan top-scored for Pakistan with 41, but the team was eventually bowled out for just 135 in 37.3 overs. Robinson, who was named player of the match, finished with impressive match figures of 8/80, while Tongue also starred with 8/89 across both innings.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs Pakistan | Test | England won by an innings and 103 runs | Ollie Robinson (8/80 match figures) |
| Australia vs Bangladesh | Test | Day 1, Australia lead by 40 runs (Australia 104/3, Bangladesh 64) | Pat Cummins (early wickets) |
Series in play
Pakistan tour of England 2026. 1st Test, England lead 1-0
Bangladesh tour of Australia 2026. 2nd Test, Day 1 in progress
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (131 pts), 2. South Africa (119 pts), 3. New Zealand (106 pts) | Australia maintains its top spot in the Test rankings. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (116 pts), 2. New Zealand (109 pts), 3. Australia (102 pts) | India holds the top position in One Day Internationals. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India (268 pts), 2. England (268 pts), 3. Australia (260 pts) | India and England are tied at the top of the T20I rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- Day 2 of the 2nd Test between Australia and Bangladesh at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay (August 22).
- Day 1 of the 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and India at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo (August 23).
- Day 1 of the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, London (August 27).
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