England began the Flemball era with a thumping innings win over Pakistan at Headingley. What went right for the home side? And what went horribly, horribly wrong for the tourists? Vithushan Ehantharajah and Danyal Rasool join Alan Gardner to look back on the Test match, and look ahead to the second Test at Lord's.
Switch Hit: Headingley rout buoys Captain Root
Vithushan Ehantharajah and Danyal Rasool join Alan Gardner to look back at the Leeds Test
VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)
Aug 25, 2026, 5:43 AM
Pakistan tour in England•TEST
RESULT
Pakistan
England
171 & 135
409
England won by an innings and 103 runs
Match SummaryMatch at a Glance & Key Facts
Venue
Headingley, Leeds
LeedsFormat & Details
TEST • MULTI
England won by an innings and 103 runsKEY TAKEAWAYS
VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: Headingley rout buoys Captain Root: Vithushan Ehantharajah and Danyal Rasool join Alan Gardner to look back at the Leeds Test — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Score Snapshot:PAK 171 & 135 vs ENG 409 — England won by an innings and 103 runs
- Tactical Context:England began the Flemball era with a thumping innings win over Pakistan at Headingley.
- Tournament Context:Part of Pakistan tour in England 2026. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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