England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs before tea on day three at Headingley, giving Joe Root a winning start to his second spell as permanent England Test captain.
Key facts
- England won by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley.
- Pakistan were bowled out for 135.
- The match finished before tea on day three.
- It was Joe Root's first Test back as permanent England captain.
England began a new Test era in emphatic fashion, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days at Headingley. The result marked a winning return for Joe Root in his first match back as permanent England captain.
Pakistan were rolled for 135 before tea on day three, according to Sky Sports, sealing a comprehensive victory for the hosts and completing the game with time to spare.
The margin of an innings and 103 runs underlined the dominance of England’s performance, with Pakistan unable to mount sufficient resistance across the contest.
For Root, the outcome could hardly have been a better way to begin his second era in charge, delivering a decisive result at one of England’s traditional strongholds.
Reported by Sky Sports, the win sets an early marker for how England intend to approach this phase of their Test cricket under Root’s renewed leadership.
Why it matters
A commanding innings victory offers an immediate boost to England's Test side as it enters a new period under Joe Root's captaincy. Winning inside three days signals both the team's form and the challenge facing Pakistan on this tour.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final result at Headingley?
England won by an innings and 103 runs, with Pakistan bowled out for 135 before tea on day three.
Why was this match significant for Joe Root?
It was his first Test back as permanent England captain, and he began the role with a victory.
How quickly did England win the match?
The game finished inside three days, before tea on day three.