10 interesting stats as England host Pakistan for Test series – in pictures

Men in green have a great record in England in Test matches

Pakistan have drawn the last two Test series in England. The men in green have scored more centuries in the two encounters - four compared to three from the hosts - and picked up more five wicket hauls - four compared to two. AFP

Since 1987, Pakistan have won or drawn six out of the eight Test series played in England. That’s the best record among all nations during that period. Getty

In eight of their last 10 Test series, England have lost the first Test. Getty

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah is the leading wicket taker for Pakistan in the last two series in England, with 19 wickets from four Tests. Getty

Babar Azam needs 150 runs more to reach 2,000 runs in Test cricket. Getty

Babar Azam (65.47) averages more than Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson in Tests since the start of 2018. PA

England's James Anderson is 11 wickets shy of becoming the fourth player to reach 600 Test wickets. AFP

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas averages 66.2 in his last two away Test series in South Africa and Australia. Getty

Two wins in the Test series will take England to No 2 in the ICC World Test Championship points table. PA

Chris Woakes, left, has the best three bowling figures in last two series at home against Pakistan for England. He has 30 wickets from five matches compared to just 18 from Anderson in five Tests. AFP

Pakistan will fancy their chances during the three-match Test series against England, given their excellent record in the country in Tests.

Pakistan drew their last two Test series in the country, which is in line with their fine record in the isles over the last three decades.

They will have their task cut out, however, as England will be buoyed by the way they rallied against a strong West Indies to win the preceding series 2-1 at home.

The three-match series, which starts in Manchester on Wednesday, will show exactly where England stand.

Above is a picture gallery showing stats and facts from the Test encounter. To see the next image, click on the arrows or just swipe if on a mobile device.