Pakistan's worst defeats in Test cricket history

Pakistan’s Test history dates back to 1952 when they faced India in the first-ever match in Delhi. After suffering a defeat in debut Test, Pakistan made a brilliant comeback in the second match, winning by an innings and 43 runs. However, they ended up losing the series 2-1. 

Since then, Pakistan has played 473 Test matches and won 153, lost 154, while 166 matches have ended in a draw. Pakistan have seen the highs of being ranked number one in 2016, but has also witnessed several humiliating defeats.

Pakistan's worst-ever Test defeat came against England in 2010 at Lord’s as they suffered a humiliating defeat by an innings and 225 runs. Batting first, England posted a good score of 446, riding on splendid centuries from Jonathan Trott (184) and Stuart Broad (169).

In reply, Pakistan capitulated in both innings, getting bundled out for 74 and 147 in the two innings respectively after being asked to follow on. Graeme Swann picked up nine wickets in the match, while Stuart Broad was adjudged Player of the Match for his century and taking three wickets.

In terms of runs, Pakistan’s heaviest defeat came against Australia in 2004, where they faced a 491-run loss in Perth. Justin Langer was adjudged Player of the Match for scoring 191 and 97 in the two innings, respectively. Pakistan were bundled out for 179 and 72 in reply to Australia’s scores of 381 and 361/5.

Here’s a complete list of Pakistan’s heaviest defeats, both innings and runs:

Pakistan's heaviest defeats by innings

Pakistan's heaviest defeats by runs