Pakistan vs England 1st Test
Headingley, Leeds
England ended Day 2 of the Pakistan vs England 1st Test in a commanding position, reaching 366/8 at stumps at Headingley. The hosts now lead Pakistan by 195 runs after four England batters passed fifty on a rain-shortened day in Leeds.
Joe Root and Jordan Cox laid the foundation with a 150-run partnership for the third wicket. Root scored 66, while Cox made 73 to register his maiden Test half-century before Pakistan removed both batters in quick succession during the afternoon session.
Harry Brook then struck 91 from 93 balls and shared a 120-run fifth-wicket partnership with Dan Lawrence, who contributed 51. Brook hit 13 fours but missed out on a century at his home ground when Ali Usman bowled him late in the day.
Ali Usman led Pakistan’s response with figures of 5/92, including two wickets from successive deliveries in the closing stages. Jamie Smith and Jofra Archer will resume England’s innings on Day 3, while Pakistan must take the remaining two wickets quickly before beginning a difficult second innings.
Match Information
The 1st Test of the Pakistan Tour of England 2026 will be played from 19 to 23 August 2026 at Headingley in Leeds, England. The match begins at 10:00 GMT and opens the three-match Test series. Cricket fans can follow Pakistan vs England live cricket streaming, match information, score updates and the final result on WebCric.
Pakistan vs England 1st Test Match Preview
Pakistan and England begin their three-match Test series at Headingley in Leeds on 19 August 2026. Both teams enter the opening Test looking for a positive start and valuable points in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27.
England begin a new period under captain Joe Root and will rely on their strong pace attack in familiar home conditions. Ben Duckett, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith strengthen the batting group, while Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue provide pace and variation with the ball.
Pakistan will be led by Salman Ali Agha in the 1st Test after Babar Azam was ruled out with a hand injury. The visitors still have an experienced core featuring Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood and Mohammad Abbas, but adapting quickly to movement and bounce at Headingley will be important.
Conditions in Leeds can reward accurate seam bowling, particularly when there is cloud cover. Batters from both sides will need to show patience against the new ball before taking advantage of scoring opportunities. Cricket fans can follow Pakistan vs England live cricket streaming, match updates and the result of the 1st Test on WebCric.
Test Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan and England have met 92 times in Test cricket. England hold the stronger overall record with 30 victories, while Pakistan have won 23 matches. The remaining 39 Tests ended in draws.
| Total Tests | 92 |
|---|---|
| England Wins | 30 |
| Pakistan Wins | 23 |
| Drawn Matches | 39 |
Pakistan won the most recent Test series between the teams 2-1 at home in 2024. England had previously completed a 3-0 series victory in Pakistan in 2022, showing how quickly momentum has shifted in this long-standing Test rivalry.
England will begin the 2026 series with the advantage of playing in familiar conditions. Pakistan, however, have previously produced strong performances in England and will look to challenge the hosts with disciplined batting and an experienced seam attack.
Live Cricket Streaming
Watch Pakistan vs England 1st Test live cricket streaming on WebCric. The opening match of the three-Test series will be played at Headingley in Leeds from 19 to 23 August 2026. Live cricket on WebCric will be available on this page close to the scheduled start at 10:00 GMT.
Test Series Schedule 2026
The Pakistan Tour of England 2026 features three Test matches as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27. Headingley hosts the opening Test, followed by matches at Lord’s and Edgbaston.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 19–23 August 2026 | Headingley, Leeds | |
| 2nd Test | 27–31 August 2026 | Lord’s, London | |
| 3rd Test | 9–13 September 2026 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
What to Expect from the Test Series
England’s familiarity with Headingley, Lord’s and Edgbaston should give the hosts an advantage, particularly if the pitches offer seam movement. Pakistan will need their top order to handle the new ball well and give their bowlers enough runs to work with.
The contest between Pakistan’s seamers and England’s attacking batting line-up could shape the series. First-innings totals, catching in the slips and the ability to respond to changing weather conditions will also be important. With valuable ICC World Test Championship points available, both teams have plenty to play for across the three matches.
Team Squads 2026
Pakistan Test Squad
Salman Ali Agha (captain for the 1st Test), Babar Azam (unavailable for the 1st Test), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Awais Zafar, Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Abdullah Fazal, Aamer Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Sajid Khan, Ubaid Shah and Ali Usman.
England Test Squad
Joe Root (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue.
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The Pakistan vs England 1st Test will be played from 19–23 August 2026 at Headingley in Leeds, England. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 GMT.
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