England win the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs, completing the victory in three days. Joe Root leads the side in his first match back as captain, as England’s bowlers dismiss Pakistan for a low total of 135 on day three and then complete the innings-margin win.
The outlets agree that England’s fast bowling drives the result, restricting Pakistan in both innings and giving England control of the match. They also point to key batting contributions in England’s first innings, with one report highlighting Harry Brook and Jordan Cox among the scorers. The Times of India adds that the innings win is England’s largest at Headingley, while BBC Sport and Al Jazeera focus on the margin and the quick turnaround of the contest.
With the win, England take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, setting the tone for the next match while Pakistan head into the series trailing after a comprehensive defeat.
