First Test: Pakistan Make Disappointing Start Against England, Two Wickets Fall for 19

19 August 2026

Pakistan are batting against England in the first Test of the three-match series, with two wickets down for 19 runs. The first Test is being played in Leeds, where England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Pakistan opened their innings with Aizaan Owais and Imam-ul-Haq. Owais was dismissed by Ollie Robinson off the very first ball of the innings after being given out LBW. Shan Masood then fell to Robinson at a score of six, also LBW.

Salman Ali Agha is leading Pakistan in the Test in the absence of regular captain Babar Azam, who is sidelined with an injury.

Pakistan's playing XI includes Imam-ul-Haq, Aizaan Owais, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas.

England's playing XI features captain Joe Root, Emily Guy, Ben Duckett, Jordan Cox, Harry Brook, Dean Larson, Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tong. Pakistan will now look to rebuild their innings after an early setback against England's bowling attack.