The cricketing saga between Pakistan and England is a masterclass in skill, strategy, and sheer unpredictability. From the historic 1992 World Cup triumph to the modern “Bazball” era and Pakistan’s spin resurgence, this rivalry consistently delivers high-octane drama. It remains one of the most prestigious and fiercely contested matchups.
Recent Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline
Format
Venue
Date
Toss
Pakistan Score
England Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
Test
Rawalpindi
Oct 24, 2024
England (bat)
344 & 37/1
267 & 112
Pakistan won by 9 wkts
Bilateral
Saud Shakeel (PAK)
Test
Multan
Oct 15, 2024
Pakistan (bat)
366 & 221
291 & 144
Pakistan won by 152 runs
Bilateral
Sajid Khan (PAK)
Test
Multan
Oct 7, 2024
Pakistan (bat)
556 & 220
823/7d
England won by innings & 47 runs
Bilateral
Harry Brook (ENG)
T20I
London
May 30, 2024
England (field)
157
158/3
England won by 7 wkts
Bilateral
Adil Rashid (ENG)
T20I
Birmingham
May 25, 2024
Pakistan (field)
160
183/7
England won by 23 runs
Bilateral
Jos Buttler (ENG)
ODI
Kolkata
Nov 11, 2023
England (bat)
244
337/9
England won by 93 runs
WC 2023
David Willey (ENG)
Test
Karachi
Dec 17, 2022
Pakistan (bat)
304 & 216
354 & 170/2
England won by 8 wkts
Bilateral
Harry Brook (ENG)
Upcoming Pakistan Tour of England (August–September 2026)
Match
Date
Venue
Local Time (BST)
1st Test
Aug 19 – Aug 23, 2026
Headingley, Leeds
11:00 AM
2nd Test
Aug 27 – Aug 31, 2026
Lord’s, London
11:00 AM
3rd Test
Sep 09 – Sep 13, 2026
Edgbaston, Birmingham
11:00 AM
Pakistan vs England: Overall Head-to-Head Record
Format
Total Matches
Pakistan Wins
England Wins
Draw / No Result
Test Matches
92
23
30
39
ODI Matches
92
32
57
3
T20 Internationals
32
9
22
1
Combined Overall
216
64
109
43
Key ICC Tournament Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Pakistan Score
England Score
Result
T20 World Cup (Super 8)
Pallekele
Feb 24, 2026
164/9
166/8
England won by 2 wickets
ODI World Cup (Group)
Kolkata
Nov 11, 2023
244
337/9
England won by 93 runs
T20 World Cup (Final)
Melbourne
Nov 13, 2022
137/8
138/5
England won by 5 wickets
ODI World Cup (Group)
Nottingham
Jun 03, 2019
348/8
334/9
Pakistan won by 14 runs
Champions Trophy (SF)
Cardiff
Jun 14, 2017
215/2
211
Pakistan won by 8 wickets
T20 World Cup (Group)
Barbados
May 06, 2010
147/9
148/4
England won by 6 wickets
T20 World Cup (Group)
London
Jun 07, 2009
137/7
185/5
England won by 48 runs
ODI World Cup (Group)
Cape Town
Feb 22, 2003
134
246/8
England won by 112 runs
ODI World Cup (Final)
Melbourne
Mar 25, 1992
249/6
227
Pakistan won by 22 runs
1992 ICC World Cup Final: Pakistan vs England
Detail
Match Information
Date
March 25, 1992
Venue
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia
Toss
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat
Pakistan Score
249/6 (50 overs)
England Score
227 all out (49.2 overs)
Result
Pakistan won by 22 runs
Player of the Match
Wasim Akram (PAK)
Top Scorer (PAK)
Imran Khan (72 runs off 110 balls)
Top Scorer (ENG)
Neil Fairbrother (62 runs off 70 balls)
Best Bowler
Wasim Akram (3/49)
Best Key Performances (Top Run-Scorers & Wicket-Takers)
Category
Player Name
Matches
Runs / Wickets
Highest / Best
Top Run-Scorer (ENG)
Alastair Cook
20 (Tests)
1,747 Runs
263 (Runs)
Top Run-Scorer (PAK)
Inzamam-ul-Haq
64 (All)
2,130 Runs
158* (Runs)
Highest Individual Score
Harry Brook (ENG)
6 (Tests)
317 Runs
317 (Runs)
Most Wickets (ENG)
James Anderson
21 (Tests)
82 Wickets
5/19 (Wkts)
Most Wickets (PAK)
Wasim Akram
68 (All)
159 Wickets
6/67 (Wkts)
Most Centuries
Alastair Cook (ENG)
20 (Tests)
5 Hundreds
263 (Runs)
Best Bowling Figures
Abdul Qadir (PAK)
11 (Tests)
82 Wickets
9/56 (Wkts)
Game-Changing Tactical Gambits
Captain
Strategic Move
Match / Series
The Result
Imran Khan (PAK)
Promoted himself to No. 3 to anchor the innings
1992 WC Final
Pakistan recovered from 24/2 to 249/6, eventually winning the Cup.
Ben Stokes (ENG)
Bold declaration leaving a 343 target on a “dead” pitch
Rawalpindi 2022
England won with 10 mins left in the day, forcing a result in a draw-heavy game.
Shan Masood (PAK)
Playing the 2nd Test on a used, worn pitch
Multan 2024
The “worn surface” gamble favored spinners Noman & Sajid, who took all 20 wickets.
Imran Khan (PAK)
Using Wasim Akram with the old ball for reverse swing
1992 WC Final
Akram took 2 wickets in 2 balls (Lamb & Lewis), breaking England’s chase.
Pakistan’s middle order crumbled under psychological and tactical pressure.
Jos Buttler (ENG)
Using Adil Rashid in the middle overs as a wicket-taker
2022 T20 WC Final
Rashid’s spell (including a maiden) throttled Pakistan’s run rate in the final.
The Birth of Fire: 1954 Lord’s Debut – Pakistan’s Brave Stand Against the Mighty English
In the summer of 1954, a young Pakistan side, barely two years into Test cricket, stepped onto the hallowed turf at Lord’s for their first-ever encounter with England. Rain washed out three full days, turning this historic debut into a truncated battle of grit over just two playing days. Pakistan, led by Abdul Hafeez Kardar, faced a star-studded English attack including Brian Statham, Johnny Wardle, and Trevor Bailey on a seamer-friendly pitch. Batting first, Pakistan crumbled to 87 all out in 83.5 overs – a modest total shaped by stubborn resistance rather than fireworks. Hanif Mohammad, the teenage prodigy nicknamed “Little Master,” top-scored with a patient 20, while Alimuddin added 19. Brian Statham ripped through with 4/18, showcasing England’s seam dominance.
Category
Achievement
Player/Detail
Notes/Impact
Highest Individual Score (1st Innings)
20
Hanif Mohammad (PAK)
Patient knock on debut tour; set tone for resilience
Highest Individual Score (Match)
53
Waqar Hasan (PAK, 2nd inns)
Aggressive counter in rain-affected chase; key for draw
Best Bowling Figures (Match)
5/61
Khan Mohammad (PAK)
Wrecked England’s top order; first Pakistani 5-for at Lord’s
Built hype for Pakistan’s later Oval win (first Test victory in England)
The Spot-Fixing Shadow: 2010 Lord’s Scandal – How One Scandal Almost Broke the Rivalry
August 2010, Lord’s Cricket Ground – the spiritual home of cricket turned into a nightmare for Pakistan. In the fourth Test of a heated series, England dominated on the field, but off it, a sting operation by News of the World exposed spot-fixing. Pakistani captain Salman Butt, along with young sensation Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, were caught deliberately bowling no-balls at pre-arranged times for betting money. The scandal erupted mid-match, casting a dark shadow over the rivalry’s integrity.
On the pitch, Pakistan collapsed to 74 all out in their first innings, with Graeme Swann taking 4/12. England piled on 446, thanks to Jonathan Trott’s marathon 184 and Stuart Broad’s explosive 169 – a record eighth-wicket stand of 332 that crushed spirits. Amir shone with 6/84, but his brilliance was tainted forever. Pakistan’s second innings folded for 147, losing by an innings and 225 runs – England’s biggest win margin against them. Amir’s no-ball to Trott on day three sealed the probe. Bans followed: Amir five years, Asif seven, Butt ten. Fans felt betrayed, aggression turned toxic, and trust shattered. Yet, the rivalry survived, reborn through redemption stories like Amir’s 2016 return. This wasn’t just a match – it was cricket’s reckoning.
Category
Achievement
Player/Detail
Notes/Impact
Highest Individual Score (England)
184 (383 balls)
Jonathan Trott
Marathon knock; anchored England’s dominance; highest in match
Record-Breaking Knock
169 (284 balls)
Stuart Broad (No. 9)
Highest by a No. 9 in Tests; turned game with aggressive counter-attack
Biggest Partnership (Match)
332-run stand (8th wicket)
Trott & Broad
World record at time; demoralized Pakistan; shifted momentum irreversibly
Best Bowling Figures (Inns)
6/84
Mohammad Amir (PAK)
Swing masterclass; but overshadowed by no-ball scandal; bittersweet genius
Best Bowling (England)
4/12
Graeme Swann
Destroyed Pakistan’s 1st innings; spin trap on seaming deck
Scandal Defining Moment
Deliberate no-balls
Amir & Asif
Three no-balls triggered investigation; exposed corruption; global outrage
Biggest Win Margin
Innings & 225 runs
England victory
Heaviest defeat for Pakistan vs England; amplified scandal’s pain
Led to stricter anti-corruption; Amir’s redemption arc revived hope
T20 Heartbreak & Triumph: 2022 T20 World Cup Final – England’s Redemption vs Pakistan’s Dream Run
November 13, 2022, Melbourne Cricket Ground – 80,000+ fans packed in for the ultimate showdown. Pakistan, riding an unstoppable dream run under Babar Azam, reached their first T20 World Cup final after stunning India in the semis. England, hungry for redemption after near-misses, chased glory to become dual white-ball champs. Buttler won the toss and fielded on a used pitch that gripped early. Pakistan struggled against England’s varied attack: Sam Curran swung it brilliantly, taking 3/12 including key scalps of Rizwan (13) and Haris (8). Shan Masood top-scored with a fighting 38 off 28, but late collapses (4 wickets for 10 runs) restricted them to 137/8. Adil Rashid (2/22) and Chris Jordan (2/27) choked the middle.
England’s chase started shakily – 26/2 early. Shaheen Shah Afridi struck, but injured his knee celebrating Brook’s dismissal. Stokes anchored with a cool 52* off 49, grinding through pressure. Moeen Ali (19) steadied, then Stokes unleashed late boundaries to finish it in 19 overs with 5 wickets down. England won by 5 wickets, claiming their second T20 title. Pakistan’s dream ended in heartbreak, but their run inspired a nation. Curran earned Player of the Match and Series – a redemption for England, agony for Pakistan’s passionate fans.
Category
Achievement
Player/Detail
Notes/Impact
Highest Individual Score (Pakistan)
38 (28 balls)
Shan Masood
Top-scorer; aggressive knock kept Pakistan competitive on slow pitch
Best Bowling Figures (Match)
3/12
Sam Curran (ENG)
Swing masterclass; dismantled top order; Player of the Match & Series
Best Supporting Bowling (ENG)
2/22
Adil Rashid
Leg-spin control; crucial wickets in middle overs; choked run flow
Best Bowling (PAK)
2/23
Haris Rauf
Express pace; troubled England middle; best Pakistani figures
Highest Individual Score (England)
52* (49 balls)
Ben Stokes
Unbeaten anchor; big-game hero again; steered chase under lights
Key Partnership (England)
Vital late stand
Stokes & Moeen Ali (19)
Stabilized after 26/2; experience turned pressure into victory
Turning Point
Shaheen’s injury
Knee jar after Brook catch
Shifted momentum; Pakistan lost key bowler at crucial stage
Late Collapse (Pakistan)
4 wickets for 10 runs
From 127/4 to 137/8
England’s death bowling brilliance; turned 150+ potential into 137
Result & Legacy
England won by 5 wickets (6 balls left)
Dual white-ball champs
Stokes’ redemption; Pakistan’s dream run ended; thrilling final classic
The Final Verdict
Whether battling in grueling Test marathons or explosive T20 thrillers, Pakistan and England never fail to captivate the global audience. Their shared history is defined by legendary performances and tactical genius. As future series loom, fans can expect this iconic rivalry to keep pushing the boundaries of international cricket excellence.
