diff --git a/crates/matrix-sdk/tests/integration/sliding_sync/timeline.rs b/crates/matrix-sdk/tests/integration/sliding_sync/timeline.rs
index be3b4266c..adde6ca26 100644
--- a/crates/matrix-sdk/tests/integration/sliding_sync/timeline.rs
+++ b/crates/matrix-sdk/tests/integration/sliding_sync/timeline.rs
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ async fn create_one_room(
     let update = receive_response!(
         [server, stream]
         {
-            "pos": "1",
+            "pos": "foo",
             "lists": {},
             "rooms": {
                 room_id: {