England Test Series Ratings: Tongue, Robinson Share Top Score Amid Dominant Defeat of Pakistan

After England’s crushing innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley, the team’s performers are now being evaluated following the thumping Test series clash.

Ben Duckett – 4

15 off 28 balls

Duckett struggled to accumulate further with a scoreline where Pakistan failed to reset the batsmen, leaving him unable to extend his total despite earlier contributions.

Emilio Gay – 6

33 from 31 balls

Gay began the match with a pair in warm-up preparation, but his form improved significantly as he loaded up on sweetly-struck boundaries after Duckett’s dismissal. He finished quietly after his companion dropped out.

At one stage, nerves threatened to affect the Durham batsman, but his defensive fortitude shone through early in his Test appearances, featuring notable fifties previously against New Zealand and in The Hundred.

Jordan Cox – 8.5

73 from 100 balls

Though technically only holding onto the No 3 spot pending Jacob Bethell’s recovery, Cox proved vital by anchoring his innings with an authoritative half‑century at first. He capitalised on some limited Pakistani output while overcoming minor physical setbacks. A strong performance keeps him as a leading option in the eleven, potentially serving as a foundation for future calls at number four and possibly a move toward wicket‑keeping.

Joe Root – 9

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66 from 112 balls

Root displayed almost flawless execution throughout his comeback as permanent captain, turning nearly every stroke into boundary-rating with his usual brilliance leading the way before assuming leadership responsibilities. His sharp field placements—including a clever leg‑slip deployment—were crucial in securing England’s third win in the series’ latest three matches.

Harry Brook – 9

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91 from 93 balls

While concerns about maturity initially explained his absence amid debates over Ben Stokes, Brook demonstrated clear progress in Leeds—the Yonge‑ground offered stability thanks to its playing conditions—which reduced the risk of rash shots. Possessing remarkable composure on a favourable pitch, he extracted all available runs from restricted deliveries before being finished in the 90th over at home.

Dan Lawrence – 8

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51 from 79 balls
0-0 from one over in second innings

Lawrence faced the difficult reality of filling Stokes’ calling card position. Limited to throwing limited spell after Sam Curran’s injury, he maintained composure, producing a century of sorts with strategic aggression and striking nine fours in his farewell fifty. The speed of the test ensured his batting contributed most heavily during the build‑up phases.

Jamie Smith – 6

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Gus Atkinson – 5

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5-51 from 18 overs in first innings
3-29 from 11 overs in second innings

Robinson delivered an irresistibly attacking display, seemingly untroubled by concerns over durability given the delicate nature of this engagement—it was essentially his maiden Test after a brief New Zealand spell marred by injury issues. Yet his technical ability remained undeniable, sitting easily on the ball to control a fast pace.

The Sussex seam leveraged ideal conditions, using subtle variations and precise length to perplex the forward line. While factors such as pitch behaviour and partnership depth played roles, nothing diminishes his quality in a hostile environment like this one.

Jofra Archer – 7

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Ollie Robinson – 10

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23 no from 25 balls
0-26 from nine overs in first innings
3-50 from 10.3 overs in second innings

Archer opened his spell poorly without coalescing with Pakistan, though he regained his footing on day three. Displaying fluidity under pressure, he dismantled the opposition line-up, striking crucial sixes to slash the total and contribute pivotal wickets with a match‑clinching catch. Prior to this, he had dismissed key Pacic opens Imam‑ul‑Haq and Azan Awais to ease the scoreboard.

Josh Tongue – 10

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