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Azan Awais dismissed on first ball in England vs Pakistan Test

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Azan Awais dismissed on first ball in England vs Pakistan Test

Summary

In the opening Test at Headingley, Azan Awais of Pakistan was dismissed on the first ball by England’s Ollie Robinson, who trapped him LBW. The decision was confirmed after a review showed the delivery was hitting the stumps. This marks only the second first-ball dismissal in Pakistan's Test history, following Mohsin Khan's in 1983. England won the toss and opted to bowl first, an early decision that paid immediate dividends. The match is ongoing as Pakistan looks to recover from the early setback.

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Key Details

•Azan Awais becomes second Pakistani player dismissed off first ball
•Ollie Robinson's delivery confirmed by review
•England won the toss and chose to bowl first
•The match is currently in progress at Headingley
•Only one previous first-ball dismissal for Pakistan in Test history

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11:52 AMYahoo Sports — Pakistan's first-ball Test dismissals: Azan Awais joins rare list after Headingley dismissal in ENG vs PAK 2026

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Azan Awais was dismissed on the first ball of the Headingley Test against England. Explore the complete list of batters out on ball one of a Test.
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