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England vs Pakistan Result – 1st Test

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1st Test • Pakistan tour of England

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ENG
409/10 (89.5)
Pakistan cricket team logo
PAK
171/10 & 135/10 (37.3)
England won by an inning and 103 runs
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Player of the match: Ollie Robinson

37.3
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Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Out! Caught by Dan Lawrence
37.2
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Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, no run
37.1
4
Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Four
End of over 37 (2 runs)
Mohammad Rizwan 41 (39)
Mohammad Abbas 2 (16)
PAK 131/9
Gus Atkinson 8-1-11-4
36.6
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Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowled!
36.5
0
Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run
36.4
0
Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run
36.3
2
Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs
36.2
0
Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run
36.1
0
Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run
End of over 36 (1 runs)
Mohammad Abbas 2 (16)
Mohammad Rizwan 39 (33)
PAK 129/8
Ollie Robinson 11-3-29-3
35.6
0
Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
35.5
0
Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
35.4
0
Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
35.3
0
Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
35.2
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Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
35.1
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Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run
End of over 35 (3 runs)
Mohammad Abbas 2 (11)
Mohammad Rizwan 38 (32)
PAK 128/8
Gus Atkinson 7-0-9-4
34.6
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Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
34.5
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Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
34.4
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Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run
34.3
0
Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run
34.2
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Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run
34.1
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Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs
End of over 34 (0 runs)
Mohammad Abbas 2 (9)
Mohammad Rizwan 35 (28)
PAK 125/8
Ollie Robinson 10-3-28-3
33.6
0
Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
33.5
0
Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run
33.4
0
Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

Match Summary

England and Pakistan met in 1st Test of Pakistan tour of England, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 37.3: Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Out! Caught by Dan Lawrence | 37.1: Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Four | 36.6: Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowled!. The turning point arrived at 37.3 when Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Out! Caught by Dan Lawrence. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (England won by an inning and 103 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 37.3: Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Out! Caught by Dan Lawrence
  • 37.1: Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Four
  • 36.6: Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 37.3 when Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Out! Caught by Dan Lawrence. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

England won by an inning and 103 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 37.3: Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Out! Caught by Dan Lawrence. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

37.3 W Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Out! Caught by Dan Lawrence

37.2 0 Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, no run

37.1 4 Jofra Archer to Mohammad Abbas, Four

End of over 37 (2 runs)
Mohammad Rizwan 41 (39)
Mohammad Abbas 2 (16)
PAK 131/9
Gus Atkinson 8-1-11-4

36.6 W Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowled!

36.5 0 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

36.4 0 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

36.3 2 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs

36.2 0 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

36.1 0 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

End of over 36 (1 runs)
Mohammad Abbas 2 (16)
Mohammad Rizwan 39 (33)
PAK 129/8
Ollie Robinson 11-3-29-3

35.6 0 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

35.5 0 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

35.4 0 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

35.3 0 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

35.2 0 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

35.1 1 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

End of over 35 (3 runs)
Mohammad Abbas 2 (11)
Mohammad Rizwan 38 (32)
PAK 128/8
Gus Atkinson 7-0-9-4

34.6 0 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

34.5 0 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

34.4 1 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

34.3 0 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

34.2 0 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

34.1 2 Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs

End of over 34 (0 runs)
Mohammad Abbas 2 (9)
Mohammad Rizwan 35 (28)
PAK 125/8
Ollie Robinson 10-3-28-3

33.6 0 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

33.5 0 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

33.4 0 Ollie Robinson to Mohammad Abbas, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs Pakistan 1st Test match?
England won by an inning and 103 runs.

What is the England vs Pakistan 1st Test?
England vs Pakistan is the 1st Test of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England vs Pakistan live score?
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Tournament: Pakistan tour of England