A look at the history of the Pak-England Test series

The English team is in Pakistan for a three-match Test series and the first Test has kicked off today in Multan after Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first.

Both counties have a rich history in cricket dating back to the 1950s. Pakistan played its first Test match against England at Lord’s in July 1954. England won the series 3-0.

So far,  both the teams have played 21 Test series against each other, out of which England won 11, while Pakistan secured victory in 5. Five series drawed

Here’s a brief overview of their encounters:

1. 1954 (England)
   • Matches: 5
   • Result: England won 3-0
2. 1955 (Pakistan)
   • Matches: 5
   • Result: England won 3-0
3. 1958 (England)
   • Matches: 5
   • Result: England won 4-0
4. 1962 (Pakistan)
   • Matches: 5
   • Result: England won 2-1
5. 1967 (England)
   • Matches: 5
   • Result: England won 2-1
6. 1971 (England)
   • Matches: 3
   • Result: Draw 1-1
7. 1974 (England)
   • Matches: 3
   • Result: Pakistan won 1-0
8. 1978 (Pakistan)
   • Matches: 3
   • Result: Draw 0-0
9. 1982 (England)
   • Matches: 3
   • Result: Pakistan won 1-0
10. 1987 (Pakistan)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: Draw 1-1
11. 1992 (England)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: Pakistan won 2-1
12. 1996 (Pakistan)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: England won 2-1
13. 2000 (Pakistan)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: England won 1-0
14. 2001 (England)
    • Matches: 4
    • Result: Draw 1-1
15. 2005 (England)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: England won 2-1
16. 2006 (England)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: England won 3-0
17. 2010 (England)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: England won 3-1
18. 2012 (Pakistan)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: Draw 1-1
19. 2016 (England)
    • Matches: 4
    • Result: Pakistan won 2-0
20. 2020 (England)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: Draw 1-1
21. 2022 (England)
    • Matches: 3
    • Result: England won 3-0