We review the top performers, standout moments and overall numbers from a fascinating series
Key numbers from an epic UK Test duel
Pakistan’s Test series against England concluded with the tourists prevailing at The Oval on Sunday, evening the ledger 2-2 to cap off one of the more thrilling Test encounters in recent memory.
Chris Woakes, the breakout star with for the hosts, was named England’s player of the series after picking up 26 wickets at a tick under 17 and chipping in with 177 runs at 35.
And Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq picked up the corresponding honour for the plucky visitors, notching 282 runs at 40 and perhaps more importantly, provided calming leadership to an unpredictable side.
We've taken a look at the standout performers from the four Tests and some of stunning individual efforts across the series.
Top performers for the series
Top three individual performances
Terrific ten for Yasir at Lord's
Image Id: ~/media/1EF191836C6F4303B1A8BAC9C47577B3 Image Caption: Yasir ran rampant at the Home of Cricket // GettyYasir Shah produced two series-defining efforts at either end of the series, but it's his brilliant performance that shocked the home side at Lord's which takes the cake. His 10 wicket haul saw him briefly claim the mantle of World No.1 Test bowler and showed Pakistan was more than capable of beating England on their home turf.
Root's mighty 254 in Manchester
Image Id: ~/media/C74DDA4F37C043BCAA116AD0107C387F Image Caption: Joe Root celebrates his double-century at Old Trafford // GettyRoot underlined his standing as one of the world's finest young batsmen with his magnificent 254 at Old Trafford that saw England hit back strongly after their shock defeat at Lord's.
At the insistence of coach Trevor Bayliss, the 25-year-old moved up to first drop earlier this northern summer – following the departure of Nick Compton - and the move has paid dividends, with his 512 runs against Pakistan making him the series' leading run-scorer.
Younis bounces back with masterful 218 at The Oval
Some had written off Younis Khan before the final Test against England, with the 38-year-old's highest score of the series to that date 33 at Lord's. Then he produced a masterclass at The Oval to remove all doubts about his short-term future. Crucially, it also put Pakistan in prime position to win the Test – an opportunity they seized to draw the series 2-2.
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