# England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-21 16:24 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/21/england-thrash-pakistan-by-an-innings-and-103-runs-in-first-test?traffic_source=rss

> Joe Root’s return as England captain began with a dominant victory as England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley. England took a 238-run first-innings lead before dismissing Pakistan for 135 on the third day. The second Test starts at Lord’s on Thursday.