England and Pakistan share one of Test cricket’s most absorbing rivalries, a contest of English seam bowling against subcontinental craft that first began in 1954 and has produced drama from Lord’s to Karachi. Both nations have shaped its long, layered history.
Across more than seven decades and 95 Tests, England hold the overall edge, though Pakistan’s recent home dominance has narrowed the gap and kept the rivalry fiercely alive heading into their 2026 series.
In this article, we look at the England vs Pakistan head-to-head record in Test cricket, covering results, top performers, and the last meeting.
England vs Pakistan Test Head-to-Head Record
Nearly seven decades of red-ball cricket between these sides has produced a clear but far from one-sided ledger, and the summary below captures where the all-time record stands.
| Metric | Total Count |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 95 |
| England Wins | 33 |
| Pakistan Wins | 23 |
| Drawn Matches | 39 |
England lead with 33 wins to Pakistan’s 23, while the high number of draws reflects how evenly matched many of these contests have been.Â
The span runs from 1954 to their most recent meeting in October 2024.
England vs Pakistan Recent Test Series Results
The last decade has delivered sharp momentum swings, with home advantage proving decisive more often than not, as the run of series results below shows.
| Year | Host | Tests | Series Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | England | 3 | England won 3-0 |
| 2024 | Pakistan | 3 | Pakistan won 2-1 |
| 2022 | Pakistan | 3 | England won 3-0 |
| 2020 | England | 3 | England won 1-0 |
| 2018 | England | 2 | Drawn 1-1 |
| 2016 | England | 4 | Drawn 2-2 |
| 2015 | UAE | 3 | Pakistan won 2-0 |
Top Performers in England vs Pakistan Tests
The fixture has drawn the best from batting masters and match-winning bowlers on both sides, and the tables below rank the leading names by the numbers they have posted across this rivalry.
Top Run Scorers in England vs Pakistan Tests
Piling up runs against a probing attack over five days demands patience and precise judgement, and former England opener Alastair Cook stands clear at the top, grinding out 1,719 runs against Pakistan, including a mammoth 263.
| Player | Span | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alastair Cook (ENG) | 2006-2018 | 20 | 1,719 | 263 | 49.11 |
| Joe Root (ENG) | 2015-2026 | 21 | 1651 | 262 | 51.59 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq (PAK) | 1992-2006 | 19 | 1,584 | 148 | 54.62 |
| Mushtaq Mohammad (PAK) | 1961-1974 | 23 | 1,554 | 157 | 42.00 |
| Mohammad Yousuf (PAK) | 2000-2010 | 14 | 1,499 | 223 | 62.45 |
Top Wicket Takers in England vs Pakistan Tests
Taking 20 wickets in this fixture has rewarded both swing and guile, and England’s James Anderson leads the charts with 82 scalps, matched on the same number by Pakistan’s great leg-spinner Abdul Qadir.
| Player | Span | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling (BBI) | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson (ENG) | 2010-2022 | 20 | 82 | 6/17 | 19.23 |
| Abdul Qadir (PAK) | 1977-1987 | 16 | 82 | 9/56 | 24.98 |
| Stuart Broad (ENG) | 2010-2020 | 19 | 67 | 4/36 | 22.53 |
| Wasim Akram (PAK) | 1987-2001 | 18 | 57 | 6/67 | 30.66 |
| Waqar Younis (PAK) | 1992-2001 | 11 | 50 | 5/52 | 27.04 |
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Conclusion: England Lead, but Pakistan Keep Closing In
The England versus Pakistan Test record shows England ahead with 33 wins to 23 across 95 matches, a lead built largely on home dominance and a deep pace tradition led by James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Pakistan, though, have repeatedly proven capable of turning the tables, from their 1954 debut win to a spin-fuelled 2-1 series triumph in 2024. The 39 drawn Tests underline how tight the contest has often been.
With the 2026 series on the horizon, this enduring rivalry looks set for another closely fought chapter across England’s most historic grounds.
