After being put in to bat, Pakistan managed a modest 171 in their first innings against a disciplined English pace attack. England responded emphatically by building a formidable total of 409, establishing a commanding 238-run lead. Pakistan’s second innings proved even more fragile, collapsing for just 135 runs in 37.3 overs as their top-order struggles resurfaced.

Resuming on Friday, 21 August, at 366 for 8 on day three, England extended their first-innings score thanks to significant contributions across the order. Harry Brook led the scoring with 91, supported by Jordan Cox’s 73, Root’s 66, and Dan Lawrence’s 51. For Pakistan, spinner Ali Usman claimed 5 for 92, whilst fast bowler Khurram Shahzad took 3 for 133.

Facing a daunting deficit, Pakistan slumped to 51 for 3 before lunch. England’s seam trio of Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Jofra Archer exploited the conditions relentlessly, taking three wickets apiece in the second innings. Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan offered late resistance from number nine with a top score of 41, alongside Shan Masood’s 29 and Abdullah Shafique’s 15.

Robinson was named Player of the Match, finishing with match figures of 8 for 79 after adding 3 for 29 in the second innings to his first-innings five-wicket haul. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the second Test scheduled to begin at Lord’s on 27 August. Major sports networks, including Sky Sports and ESPNcricinfo, provided live coverage of the fixture.

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