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England and Pakistan compete in ongoing 1st Test at Headingley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:46 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

England and Pakistan compete in ongoing 1st Test at Headingley
Summary

The first Test match between England and Pakistan is currently underway at Headingley, Leeds, starting on August 19. The match is crucial for both teams in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings. England, captained by Joe Root, faces Pakistan, who is led by Salman Ali Agha in the absence of Babar Azam due to injury. The schedule includes three sessions with designated breaks for lunch and tea. So far, both teams are looking to secure vital WTC points as they progress through the series.

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  • •First Test started at 11:00 a.m. local time on August 19.
  • •England is under new captaincy of Joe Root post-Ben Stokes' retirement.
  • •Pakistan's regular captain Babar Azam is sidelined by injury.
  • •Lunch and tea breaks are scheduled throughout the day's play.
  • •Both teams compete for crucial points in the WTC cycle.
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  • 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — ENG vs PAK 1st Test session timings: Start times, lunch and tea breaks for Pakistan tour of England at Headingley
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With the England vs. Pakistan 1st test match underway, here's all the session timings along with the lunch and tea breaks

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