England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox make runs in Headingley gloom
England dominates the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley as Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Jordan Cox build a commanding batting performance.
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Morning rain delayed England's reply to Pakistan's total of 171 all out on day two of the first Test at Headingley, before a dominant batting performance established clear control. Harry Brook fell just short of a century with a score of 91, capitalizing on an earlier dropped catch, while Joe Root, Jordan Cox, and Dan Lawrence also impressed.
Meanwhile, Ollie Robinson made Test history by matching a rare feat previously achieved by Kapil Dev. Outlets including Sky Sports, BBC, Al Jazeera, Cricinfo, The Guardian, CT Insider, and NDTV Sports are covering the match, focusing on the team's strong run accumulation despite the gloom and rain delays, alongside Usman's efforts for Pakistan.
Coverage does not yet specify the final scores or the complete match outcome as the first Test continues.
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England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox make runs in Headingley gloom BBC · 37d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What was Pakistan's first innings total?
Pakistan was all out for 171 runs.
Who scored runs for England during the second day?
Harry Brook scored 91, alongside strong performances from Joe Root, Jordan Cox, and Dan Lawrence.
What historical feat occurred during the match?
Ollie Robinson made Test history by matching a rare feat achieved by Kapil Dev.
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