Leeds: (RightNow) England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the Headingley Test. With this victory, England leads the three-match series 1-0.

The Pakistani team was bowled out for 135 runs in their second innings. Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan scored the highest with 41 runs. Pakistan needed 103 more runs to avoid an innings defeat.

England’s bowlers Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Jofra Archer delivered outstanding performances. Each bowler took 3 wickets in the second innings, while Gus Atkinson claimed one wicket.

The performance of England’s fast bowlers was decisive in their victory. England scored 409 runs in their first innings, gaining a lead of 238 runs.

It is noteworthy that Pakistan’s first innings ended at 171 runs. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took 5 wickets each in the first innings for England.