England Captures Dominant Victory Over Pakistan in First Test at Headingley
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This content is not available in your location. There was an error In his first match since returning as England captain, Joe Root guides his England side to a huge win as they bowl Pakistan out for 135 on day three of the opening Test, securing victory by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Sky SportsEngland cruise to 1-0 lead in three-match series versus Pakistan; Joe Root rewarded for funky fields as hosts skittle tourists for 135 in second innings; England can wrap up first series victory since December 2024 by winning second Test at Lord's from Thursday, live on Sky Sports
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Jofra Archer (3-50), much improved from a rusty first-innings effort, struck twice early on to reduce Pakistan to 13-2 and Josh Tongue's (3-43) three-wicket burst post-lunch, including that of Shan Masood (29), pretty much ended any hope of the visitors making it to day four.
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BBC SportEngland pushed their overnight 366-8 to 409, leaving Pakistan needing 238 to make the hosts bat again. Jofra Archer removed Imam-ul-Haq from the 11th delivery of the innings and the procession was under way.
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01 Sky Sports A visiting side who had been demolished for 171 in 48.1 overs on day three were bundled out in 37.3 second time around in Leeds after England made 409 in their sole innings of the series opener.
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02 BBC Sport Published First Rothesay Test, Headingley (day three of five) Pakistan 171: Shafique 61; Tongue 5-46, Robinson 5-51 & 135: Rizwan 41
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