England meet Pakistan on Wednesday in the first men's cricket Test on the Pakistan tour of England. Day one of the contest is happening, marking England's first post-Bazball Test against Pakistan. The opening line-up and Playing XI for both teams in the first Test match have been announced before the start.
Coverage of the match comprises live ball by ball commentary and current scores. Viewing details and live streaming alternatives for the 2026 tour have been reported by outlets including Cricinfo, The Guardian, News.com.au, and NDTV Profit as the match gets underway.