England crushes Pakistan in opening Test of Root's second captaincy
England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley in the opening Test of Joe Root's second stint as captain, winning inside three days. England now leads the three-match series 1-0.
England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley in the opening Test of Joe Root's second captaincy stint, concluding play on day three of five in the First Rothesay Test. Pakistan's first innings totaled 171 runs, with Mohammad Shafique scoring 61. England's pace attack dominated, as England replied with 409 runs in its first innings. Harry Brook scored 91, , and Root contributed 66. Muhammad Usman claimed five wickets for 95 runs for Pakistan. Pakistan's second innings crumbled to 135 runs, with Babar Azam's side unable to mount a comeback. Rizwan's 41 was the only substantial contribution. England's bowling attack proved too strong, and the home team's batting depth created a gap Pakistan could not close. Root said after the win that his team were outstanding. England now leads the three-match series 1-0, according to BBC Sport.
England won by an innings and 103 runs in the opening Test at Headingley, with Joe Root describing his team as outstanding in his return as captain.
England's emphatic victory in Root's opening Test as captain sets the tone for the series against Pakistan. The two remaining Tests will determine whether this dominant performance marks a new phase of English Test cricket or was a response to a visiting team that proved vulnerable.
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