England under Joe Root secures innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
England began Joe Root's second stint as Test captain with a commanding innings and 103 runs victory against Pakistan at Headingley. Pakistan was bowled out for 135 in their second innings after England scored 409 in the first. England took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The win is significant as it marks only England's third victory in their last 11 Test matches, following a difficult period for the team culminating in leadership changes. The second Test will take place at Lord's beginning August 27.
- •England won by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley.
- •Pakistan scored 135 and 171 in their two innings.
- •Joe Root's first match back as captain ended with a decisive win.
- •Josh Tongue took 5 wickets across both innings.
- •The second Test is scheduled to start on August 27.
- 3:44 PMBBC Sport — Returning in style - Root excited by future after huge England win
- 3:19 PMBBC Sport — Root enjoys winning return as captain as England humble poor Pakistan
- 3:04 PMBBC Sport — New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
"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.
"Joe Root says his team were "outstanding" as he started his second spell as England captain with an emphatic innings victory against Pakistan in the opening Test at Headingley.
"Joe Root won his first Test back as permanent England captain by an innings and 103 runs with Pakistan rolled for 135 before tea on day three at Headingley.
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External links- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 3:44 PMReturning in style - Root excited by future after huge England win
Joe Root says his team were "outstanding" as he started his second spell as England captain with an emphatic innings victory against Pakistan in the opening Test at Headingley.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 3:19 PMRoot enjoys winning return as captain as England humble poor Pakistan
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.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 3:04 PMNew Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
England begin Joe Root’s second stint as captain with a crushing defeat of a poor Pakistan inside three days at Headingley.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:52 PMNew Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
England begin Joe Root’s second stint as captain with a crushing defeat of a poor Pakistan inside three days at Headingley.
- Sky Sports—England romp to three-day win as new Test era starts in style
Joe Root won his first Test back as permanent England captain by an innings and 103 runs with Pakistan rolled for 135 before tea on day three at Headingley.
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