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ENG vs PAK 1st Test—Led by returning captain Joe Root, England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test. By dismissing the visiting team on the third day of play, England took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This was England’s first match of a new era following Ben Stokes’ retirement and Brendon McCullum’s resignation.

ENG vs PAK 1st Test: England defeated Pakistan in three days, winning the first Test by an innings and 103 runs.

England defeated Pakistan in three days.

Bowlers broke Pakistan’s back: Robinson and Tongue wreaked havoc.

On the third day, England’s first innings ended at 409 runs, giving them a strong first-innings lead of 238 runs. In response, Pakistan’s second innings collapsed for 135 runs in just 37.3 overs.

England’s fast bowlers maintained constant pressure throughout the innings:

Jofra Archer: Bowled lethally with the new ball, dismissing both Pakistani openers.

Ollie Robinson: Showed excellent control, taking three crucial wickets in the second innings. He took a total of eight wickets (five in the first innings).

Josh Tongue: After lunch, wreaked havoc at 143 kmph, dismissing three batsmen. He also took a total of eight wickets in the match.

Gus Atkinson: Dismissing Pakistan’s highest scorer, Mohammad Rizwan, dashed the visitors’ hopes of a comeback.

Voices from the Ground / Official Statements

“The new strategy and the bowlers’ aggressive approach shaped the match. The entire team displayed perfect discipline on the field.”
— Joe Root, Captain, England Cricket Team

Next Match and Series Maths

The impact of the leadership change after the 1-2 defeat against New Zealand was clearly visible in this match. England’s fresh start after a period of bad blood has proven to be very effective. The second Test of the series begins Thursday at Lord’s, where Pakistan will face a tough fightback.