England vs Pakistan has followed a familiar pattern this summer: England’s pace and batting depth against a Pakistan side that keeps losing wickets in clusters. England won the first Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs, then the second at Lord’s by 194 runs, to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a game to spare. This update covers the latest result, the series so far, both squads in full, the standout performers, what is left to play for at Edgbaston, and the Bangladesh start times.
England vs Pakistan at a Glance
Everything you need on the England vs Pakistan series in one place.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan tour of England 2026 (Rothesay Test Series) |
| Format | Three Tests, part of the ICC World Test Championship |
| Host country | England |
| Venues | Headingley (Leeds), Lord’s (London), Edgbaston (Birmingham) |
| Dates | 19 August to 13 September 2026 |
| England captain | Joe Root |
| Pakistan captain | Babar Azam |
| Current series score | England lead 2-0 (series won, one Test to play) |
| Start time | 11:00 BST, which is 4:00 PM Bangladesh time |
One theme frames this England vs Pakistan series: England did not need to be at their best to win it. Both Tests were shortened by weather to some degree, and England still won one by an innings and the other by nearly 200 runs. Pakistan’s batting has not lasted long enough to make either match a contest.
England vs Pakistan Latest Result: 2nd Test, Lord’s
England won the Lord’s Test by 194 runs to seal the series. It was set up on a rain-affected day when England pushed their lead past 350, and finished when Pakistan, chasing 389, folded for 194.
| Innings | Score |
|---|---|
| England 1st innings | 290 |
| Pakistan 1st innings | 110 |
| England 2nd innings | 208 |
| Pakistan 2nd innings (target 389) | 194 |
| Result | England won by 194 runs |
| Player of the match | Ollie Robinson (England) |
| Series after this Test | England lead 2-0 |
Ollie Robinson was the difference across the England vs Pakistan Test, taking four wickets in each innings for match figures of eight for 35. Pakistan’s one bright spot was Saud Shakeel, who made 97 in the second innings but ran out of partners. Mohammad Abbas had earlier taken five wickets in England’s second innings, and Jofra Archer picked up two in the final Pakistan collapse.
England vs Pakistan Series So Far
| Test | Venue | Dates | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Headingley, Leeds | 19-21 August 2026 | England won by an innings and 103 runs |
| 2nd Test | Lord’s, London | 27-30 August 2026 | England won by 194 runs |
| 3rd Test | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 9-13 September 2026 | To play (dead rubber) |
At Headingley, England posted 409 and bowled Pakistan out for 171 and 135 to win inside three days. At Lord’s, the margin was runs rather than an innings, but the shape was the same: Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in their first innings and never recovered. Both England vs Pakistan Tests were over with more than a day to spare.
England vs Pakistan Squads in Full
The two England vs Pakistan squads for the series. England named the group below for the first two Tests, with Joe Root captaining on a permanent basis for the first time since 2022 following Ben Stokes’s retirement from international cricket. A separate squad for the Edgbaston Test may be announced by the ECB closer to the match.
England squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe Root (c) | Batter |
| Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Ben Duckett | Opening batter |
| Emilio Gay | Opening batter |
| Ollie Pope | Batter |
| Harry Brook | Batter |
| Dan Lawrence | Batter |
| Jordan Cox | Batter (in for the injured Jacob Bethell) |
| Jofra Archer | Pace bowler |
| Gus Atkinson | Pace bowler |
| Brydon Carse | Pace bowler |
| Sam Cook | Pace bowler |
| Matthew Fisher | Pace bowler |
| Ollie Robinson | Pace bowler |
| Josh Tongue | Pace bowler |
| Shoaib Bashir | Off-spinner |
Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence were recalled for the series, and Brydon Carse and Pope returned for the first time since the winter Ashes defeat in Australia. Jordan Cox came in for the injured Jacob Bethell.
Pakistan squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam (c) | Batter |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Ghazi Ghori | Wicketkeeper |
| Shan Masood | Opening batter |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Opening batter |
| Azan Awais | Batter |
| Awais Zafar | Batter |
| Abdullah Fazal | Batter |
| Saud Shakeel | Batter |
| Salman Ali Agha | All-rounder |
| Aamer Jamal | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Abbas | Pace bowler |
| Mohammad Ali | Pace bowler |
| Khurram Shahzad | Pace bowler |
| Ubaid Shah | Pace bowler |
| Sajid Khan | Off-spinner |
| Ali Usman | Spin-bowling all-rounder |
Babar Azam leads the side, having taken over the Test captaincy from Shan Masood, who continues as an opener. Pakistan may adjust the squad for the final Test, so confirm the XI against the PCB team sheet on match day.
Standout Performers
- Ollie Robinson (England) – eight wickets for 35 in the Lord’s Test and player of the match, the decisive bowler of the England vs Pakistan series so far.
- Dan Lawrence (England) – a half-century in the rain-affected Lord’s Test that pushed the lead beyond reach.
- Saud Shakeel (Pakistan) – 97 in the second innings at Lord’s, the only Pakistan batter to look settled across the series.
- Mohammad Abbas (Pakistan) – a five-wicket haul in England’s second innings at Lord’s, evidence Pakistan’s problem has been batting rather than bowling.
The pattern of the England vs Pakistan series is in the batting columns. England’s depth has let them absorb early wickets and still post enough; Pakistan’s two totals of 110 and 171 in first innings decided both Tests before the fourth innings mattered.
What Is at Stake at Edgbaston
The series is won, so the third England vs Pakistan Test is a dead rubber in the standings sense. It still matters for three reasons.
- World Test Championship points. Every result counts toward the WTC table, so a 3-0 sweep is worth more to England’s cycle than 2-1.
- England’s fringe bowlers. With the series safe, England can give overs to the seamers who have not played, such as Sam Cook or Matthew Fisher, and rest a frontliner.
- Pakistan’s pride and selection. A Babar Azam side that has been bowled out cheaply four times needs a batting performance at Edgbaston to take anything positive home, and the result will shape their next squad.
England vs Pakistan series rarely drift even when the trophy is decided, because both boards use the last match to test depth. That is where the Edgbaston sub-plots will sit.
How to Follow England vs Pakistan from Bangladesh
Every England vs Pakistan Test in this series starts at 11:00 BST, which is 4:00 PM Bangladesh time, so play runs into the Bangladeshi night. Broadcast and streaming arrangements for the series vary by territory and are usually confirmed close to the first ball, so check listings on the day rather than relying on older announcements.
For live scores, innings updates and post-match reaction across the tour, our cricket section and matches hub are updated throughout. Viewing options across formats are collected on our watch cricket live in Bangladesh guide and the broader live sports in Bangladesh page.
Official fixtures, results and squad confirmations are published by the International Cricket Council, the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the England vs Pakistan series score?
England lead the three-match Test series 2-0 and have already won it. They beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley and by 194 runs at Lord’s, with the third Test at Edgbaston still to play.
Who won the 2nd England vs Pakistan Test at Lord’s?
England, by 194 runs. Set 389 to win, Pakistan were bowled out for 194. Ollie Robinson took eight wickets in the match and was named player of the match.
When is the 3rd England vs Pakistan Test?
9 to 13 September 2026 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It starts at 11:00 BST each day, which is 4:00 PM Bangladesh time.
Who is England’s captain against Pakistan?
Joe Root, captaining England in Tests on a permanent basis for the first time since 2022 after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket. Babar Azam captains Pakistan.
What format is the England vs Pakistan series?
A three-match Test series, played in England and forming part of the ICC World Test Championship. The venues are Headingley, Lord’s and Edgbaston.
Why has Pakistan struggled in the series?
Batting collapses. Pakistan were bowled out for 171 and 135 at Headingley and 110 and 194 at Lord’s. Their bowling has been competitive – Mohammad Abbas took five wickets at Lord’s – but the batting has not lasted long enough to make either Test a contest.
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