Joe Root draws level with Virat Kohli on World Test Championship captaincy wins

Joe Root drew level with Virat Kohli on a significant World Test Championship captaincy landmark after England completed a 194-run victory over Pakistan at Lord's. Root secured his 14th win as England's WTC captain in his 35th match in charge.

The result marks England's first Test series win since December 2024 and gives Root's side a 2-0 lead with one match remaining. Kohli achieved the same number of WTC victories during his tenure as India's captain.

Root reached the milestone as England dominated proceedings with both bat and ball throughout the match. The victory sets up an opportunity for Root to move ahead of Kohli if England win the final Test of the series.