Pakistan go six down as England push for three-day win at Headingley LIVE!

Live England playing Pakistan in three-Test series, with game at Headingley followed by matches at Lord's (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13) - all live on Sky Sports; Joe Root back for second stint as captain following Ben Stokes' international retirement Friday 21 August 2026 14:29, UK

Pakistan is facing a fight to avoid an innings defeat to England in the first test at Headingley after slumping to 59-3 by lunch on Day 3

Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries after England resumed from 112/2. Rain delayed the start of play by nearly four hours, but England's batters made the most of the time available.

Full info for England vs Pakistan first Test amid possible rain delays at Headingley  talkSPORT

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