Pakistan Sets Another Unwanted Test Record After Heavy Defeat to England

Pakistan's Test record has taken an unwanted turn after their heavy defeat to England at Lord's, with the number of Test losses now exceeding victories for the first time since 1987.

Key points

• Chasing a target of 389, Pakistan was bowled out for 194, with Saud Shakeel top-scoring with 97.
• The result means Pakistan now has 154 Test defeats compared with 153 victories from 473 matches.
• Pakistan suffered a 194-run defeat in the second Test on Sunday as England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
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• The defeat additionally provided England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series after their innings-and-103-run victory in the opening Test at Headingley.

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Notably, the result means Pakistan now has 154 Test defeats compared with 153 victories from 473 matches. The remaining 166 Tests have concluded in draws.

It is the first time since 1987 that Pakistan has had more Test defeats than victories. When Pakistan had recorded 39 wins and 40 defeats from 170 Tests, the last time their losses exceeded their wins was after their draw against England at The Oval in August 1987.

Pakistan afterwards enjoyed a long period in which their Test victories consistently remained ahead of their defeats. Nevertheless, a series of disappointing results over recent years has gradually erased that advantage.

Notably, the latest setback came after England dominated Pakistan throughout the Lord's Test. Pakistan was dismissed for just 110 in their first innings before being set a target of 389.

Despite Shakeel's fighting 97 in the second innings, England's bowling attack completed another comprehensive victory.

In practice, the defeat additionally provided England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series after their innings-and-103-run victory in the opening Test at Headingley.

Notably, the two teams will meet in the third Test at Edgbaston from September 9. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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