Pakistan register unwanted records in Headingley Test
- By Web Desk -
- Aug 22, 2026
Pakistan endured a forgettable outing at Headingley as they suffered a 103-run defeat to England in the first Test of the three-match series on Friday, with their batting collapse producing several unwanted records.
The defeat came after Pakistan had drawn their previous two-Test series against the West Indies 1-1, but they struggled to cope with England’s pace attack throughout the Test.
Pakistan were first dismissed for just 171 in their opening innings, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue claiming five wickets apiece.
England responded with 409, securing a commanding 238-run first-innings lead. Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence all made valuable half-centuries, while Ali Usman became the standout performer for Pakistan with a maiden five-wicket haul.
Facing a huge deficit, Pakistan needed a vastly improved batting display to avoid an innings defeat. Instead, they were bowled out for 135 in just 37.3 overs.
The total became Pakistan’s sixth-lowest score in England since 2000, with their 72 all out against England at Edgbaston in 2010 remaining their lowest total during the period.
Lowest totals for Pakistan in England since 2000
- 72 at Edgbaston in 2010
- 74 at Lord’s in 2010
- 80 at Trent Bridge in 2010
- 119 at Old Trafford in 2006
- 134 at Headingley in 2018
- 135 at Headingley in 2026
The collapse also resulted in Pakistan suffering their sixth-biggest innings defeat against England in Test cricket. It was their heaviest innings defeat since 2010, when they were beaten by an innings and 225 runs at Lord’s.
England’s 103-run victory at Headingley therefore moved them into sixth place on their list of biggest innings victories over Pakistan.
Biggest innings win margin for England against Pakistan
- Innings and 225 runs at Lord’s in 2010
- Innings and 129 runs at Trent Bridge in 1954
- Innings and 120 runs at Old Trafford in 2006
- Innings and 120 runs at Lord’s in 1978
- Innings and 117 runs at Headingley in 1962
- Innings and 103 runs at Headingley in 202