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Pakistan struggles with opening partnerships against England at Headingley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:22 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Pakistan struggles with opening partnerships against England at Headingley

Summary

Pakistan's opening batsmen faced significant challenges against England in the first Test at Headingley. In their first innings, Azan Awais was dismissed for a duck on the first ball he faced, followed by Shan Masood, who managed only five runs, putting Pakistan at 6-2 early on. Their second innings offered no respite, as Imam-ul-Haq also scored a duck, leaving Pakistan without a 50-plus opening stand in their last 27 Test innings in England since 2010. Despite a recovery led by Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique’s 91-run stand for the third wicket, Pakistan collapsed from 117-3 to 171 all out, with England’s bowlers dominating the match, leading 112-2 at stumps.

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By the Numbers

•Pakistan has not achieved a 50-plus opening stand in 27 Test innings since 2010.
•Azan Awais and Imam-ul-Haq both recorded ducks in their respective innings.
•Pakistan collapsed from 117-3 to 171 all out in their first innings.
•England are positioned well at 112-2 at the end of day one.

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6:22 PMYahoo Sports — 16 years, no 50-plus stand: Pakistan's opening woes continue in England

What they're saying

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The same problem returned in the first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. In the first innings, Azan Awais was dismissed for a duck by Ollie Robinson off the very first ball of the three-match series. Pakistan's second innings brought more disappointment. Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed for a duck by Jofra Archer, leaving Pakistan without another 50-plus opening stand.
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