Pakistan vs England, 1st Test Day 3: Robinson and Tongue Seal Innings Win as Root Sets Catches Record
England wrapped up victory inside three days at Headingley, bowling Pakistan out for 135 in their second innings to complete an innings and 103-run win. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared eight wickets apiece across the match, while Jofra Archer chipped in with three more as Pakistan's batting folded for the second time in the Test. Joe Root also moved to the top of Test cricket's all-time catching charts during the innings, snapping up his 219th career catch to move past Steven Smith.
England won by an innings and 103 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Match after finishing with 5/51 and 3/29. See our series hub page for what's next.
Resuming Day 3 with a big lead, England closed out their first innings at 409/10 before bowling Pakistan out for just 135 in only 37.3 overs. That completed an innings and 103-run victory, wrapped up before tea on the third day of a scheduled five-day Test.
Pakistan's Second Innings Collapses Again
Chasing an England total built on half-centuries from Harry Brook (91), Jordan Cox (73), Joe Root (66) and Dan Lawrence (51), Pakistan's second innings never got going. Robinson struck early, and Tongue tore through the middle and lower order much as he had in the first innings, finishing with 3/43 to go with his first-innings 5/46. Jofra Archer bookended the innings, removing an opener early and mopping up the tail late on for figures of 3/50. Mohammad Rizwan's 41 was the only score of note as Pakistan slipped to 135 all out, handing England the win by an innings and 103 runs.
| Innings | Score | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan 1st Innings | 171 | Tongue 5/46, Robinson 5/51 |
| England 1st Innings | 409/10 | Brook 91, Cox 73, Root 66, Lawrence 51 |
| Pakistan 2nd Innings | 135 | Rizwan 41; Robinson 3/29, Tongue 3/43, Archer 3/50 |
| Result | ENG win | Innings & 103 runs |
Root Moves Past Steven Smith on the All-Time Catches List
Amid the collapse, there was a landmark moment for the England captain. Root pouched a catch off Archer's bowling to remove opener Azan Awais, his 219th career Test catch, taking him past Steven Smith's mark of 218 to become the leading non-wicketkeeper catcher in the format's history. Smith had drawn level with Root only days earlier, and the milestone arrived in Root's first Test back as England's full-time captain.
Player of the Match: Ollie Robinson
Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Match after a dominant bowling display across both Pakistan innings, finishing with match figures of 5/51 and 3/29. Speaking afterwards, Robinson pointed to his early wicket on the first morning as the moment that set the tone for England's bowling throughout the Test.
For how the match unfolded, see our Day 2 report and Day 1 report.
What's Next
England lead the series 1-0 following this innings victory, with plenty of questions facing Pakistan ahead of the second Test at Lord's, starting Thursday next week. For the complete schedule and squad details, see our Pakistan vs England Test series overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final result?
England won by an innings and 103 runs.
What was Pakistan's second-innings total?
135 all out, in 37.3 overs.
Who was Player of the Match?
Ollie Robinson (England), with match figures of 5/51 and 3/29.
What record did Joe Root break?
He became Test cricket's leading non-wicketkeeper catcher taking his 219th catch to move past Steven Smith's 218.
How many days did the match last?
Three days, finishing before tea of a scheduled five-day Test.
What is the series score now?
England lead 1-0, with the second Test at Lord's starting the following Thursday.