Tongue's triple strike in six balls rattles Pakistan at Headingley

England seamer Josh Tongue delivered a dramatic spell in the first Test at Headingley, claiming three wickets within just six balls during Pakistan's second innings.

Before this burst, Pakistan had reached 68 runs for the loss of three wickets, a position that offered the team some hope of resisting a heavy defeat. However, Tongue's rapid strikes quickly turned the match on its head, with the score sliding to 76 runs for six wickets.

This collapse has brought England to the brink of securing an innings victory — a result achieved when one side's total across both innings exceeds the opponent's combined score, meaning the trailing team does not need to bat a second time. Such a scenario underscores England's commanding position in the match.

Pakistan's batting order struggled significantly to withstand the pressure applied by Tongue during this passage of play, leaving the tourists in a precarious position as the Test heads toward its conclusion.