Archive · 21 Aug 2026
England Dominate Pakistan Despite Usman’s Five-Wicket Test Haul
England played Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley.
Pakistan had scored 171 runs in their first innings.
England then batted strongly and reached 366 runs for the loss of eight wickets.
This gave England a lead of 195 runs.
Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence all scored more than 50 runs.
Cox and Brook were out before reaching 100 runs.
Pakistan’s Ali Usman bowled very well and took five wickets.
Rain shortened the day, allowing only 58 overs to be played.
England reached 366-8 on Day 2, securing a 195-run lead over Pakistan.
Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in the first innings at Headingley.
Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence all made half-centuries.
Cox scored 73, while Brook was dismissed for 91 after a 120-run partnership with Lawrence.
Ali Usman took 5-92 for Pakistan, recording his first Test five-wicket haul in his third match.
- Who
- England and Pakistan, with Ali Usman taking five wickets for Pakistan.
- What
- England reached 366-8 after Pakistan were dismissed for 171, taking a 195-run lead.
- When
- Day 2 of the first Test; rain limited play to 58 overs.
- Where
- Headingley.
- Why
- England’s batters built a substantial lead through four half-centuries and a 120-run partnership between Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence.
- Match
- England vs Pakistan, first Test
- Day 2 score
- England 366-8
- Pakistan first innings
- 171 all out
- England lead
- 195 runs
- Best bowler
- Ali Usman, 5-92
- Top scores
- Jordan Cox 73; Harry Brook 91
- Overs played
- 58 overs because of rain