Pakistan vs England Test: Brook maintains stranglehold over Pakistan for dominant England
Harry Brook delivered a dominant performance for England on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. His 91-run innings helped England establish a commanding 195-run lead despite a rain-shortened day.
Why it matters
Brook's continued success against Pakistan underscores his importance to the current England Test lineup and the team's aggressive approach to the game.
England's Harry Brook extended his remarkable record against Pakistan to put the hosts into a commanding position on the second day of the first test at Headingley.
Brook cashed in on some indisciplined bowling from a lightweight seam attack to make 91 from 93 balls as England opened a 195-run lead with two first innings wickets still standing.
It took the Yorkshireman's average in his 12 test appearances against Pakistan above 85.
Dropped on one at second slip by Salman Ali Agha off Khurram Shahzad, Brook illuminated a grey, rain-shortened day for his home crowd with an innings containing 13 fours before falling to spinner Ali Usman who finished with 5-92.
Brook shared a fifth-wicket partnership of 120 with the recalled Dan Lawrence who made 51 from 79 balls.
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