England Romp to Three Day Win as New Test Era Starts in Style Joe Root's second stint as England captain got off to a resounding start at Headingley, with his team thrashing Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days.
This victory has rekindled hopes of a return to the top for English cricket. Root's decision to experiment with unorthodox fields paid off, and his team's relentless bowling proved too much for Pakistan to handle.
The visitors' batting lineup, which had shown promise on day one, crumbled under pressure, exposing their inexperience and lack of quality.