Harry Brook shines as England takes command against Pakistan at Headingley
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
On day two of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Harry Brook scored 91 to help England reach 366-8, building a 195-run lead. England dismissed Pakistan for 171 earlier, with Tongue and Robinson each taking five wickets. Despite a rain delay that shortened play, Brook's performance, alongside contributions from Jordan Cox and Joe Root, allowed England to capitalize on favorable conditions. The match is still underway, with the potential for England to secure a victory inside three days if they continue to dominate.
- •England 366-8 at stumps, leads by 195 runs
- •Brook scored 91; Cox and Root made 73 and 66, respectively
- •Pakistan was bowled out for 171 earlier in the Test
- •Play was delayed due to rain, starting at 14:45 BST
- •Match continues into day three tomorrow
- 7:27 PMBBC Sport — Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
- 6:40 PMBBC Sport — Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
- 6:33 PMBBC News — England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox make runs in Headingley gloom - BBC
"WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
"Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
"Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
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External links- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 7:27 PMBrook shines as England take control against Pakistan
WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:40 PMSparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 6:40 PMSparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
- BBC NewsAug 20, 2026, 6:33 PMEngland vs Pakistan: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox make runs in Headingley gloom - BBC
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
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