Brook scores 91 as England dominates Pakistan in first Test

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Brook scores 91 as England dominates Pakistan in first Test
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Harry Brook scored a quickfire 91, helping England to 366-8 at stumps on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. England is 195 runs ahead after Pakistan managed 171 in their first innings. Joe Root contributed 66 runs before being dismissed. Dan Lawrence added 51 runs, with the pair forming a 120-run partnership. Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad dropped a catch that could have dismissed Brook early in his innings. The match is ongoing, with England looking to build a sizeable lead in the series.

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  • England leads Pakistan by 195 runs at stumps on day two.
  • Brook's 91 includes 13 fours in 93 balls faced.
  • Root and Cox had a third-wicket stand of 150 runs.
  • Usman took 5 wickets for Pakistan in his third Test match.
  • England resumed play on 112-2 after rain delays.
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England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan’s meagre first innings of 171.

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