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England-Pakistan Test cricket series

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England secured a dominant innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match concluded on the third day despite rain interruptions. England’s pace attack, led by Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue, dismantled the Pakistan ~~lineup after England posted~~ lineup. Both bowlers claimed eight wickets during the match, with Robinson being named player of the match. England’s first-innings total of 409 was supported by Harry Brook (91), Jordan Cox (73), and Joe Root (66). Pakistan scored 171 in their first ~~innings.~~ innings and collapsed for 135 in their second. During the match, Pakistan set an unwanted record by losing their first wicket for zero runs in both innings. This marked the seventh time in the team’s history that such an occurrence has happened, making them the first team to reach seven such instances. ~~In the first innings, Ollie Robinson dismissed debutant Azzan Awais on the first ball, and~~ Statistically, Pakistan has experienced this once every 68 matches across 472 Tests, compared to England’s five instances in ~~the~~ 1,098 Tests. The victory marks a successful start to Joe Root’s second ~~innings, Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed for zero in~~ stint as permanent Test captain. Commenting on the ~~second over.~~ performance, former England captain Michael Vaughan described the Pakistan ~~was ultimately dismissed for 135 in their second innings.~~ team as appearing “timid” and lacking tactical discipline.

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