Birmingham, September 10 (Daily Kiran) : England solidified its position in the ongoing third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on September 10, 2026. The home team established a significant 320-run lead after their first innings, while Pakistan ended the day with the loss of two wickets. Pakistan now trails by 268 runs in their second innings.
With an eye on a 3-0 clean sweep in the Test series, England aims to clinch this final match. They previously dominated the first Test, winning by an innings and 103 runs, and followed up with a 103-run victory in the second Test.
Batting first after losing the toss, Pakistan struggled in their first innings, bowled out for just 133 runs. They lost five wickets for only 48 runs. Saud Shakeel contributed 43 runs, and Mohammad Abbas added 21, helping Pakistan barely reach triple digits. Razaullah was the only other batsman to reach double figures, scoring 11. For England, Josh Tongue was the standout bowler, taking four wickets, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer each claimed three.
In response, England posted a formidable total of 453 runs in their first innings. After losing three wickets for just 39 runs, Harry Brook and Emilio put together a crucial 104-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Emilio scored 60 runs with nine boundaries, while Brook contributed 75. Dan Lawrence (65), Jamie Smith (69), and Ollie Robinson (50) also made significant contributions to the team’s total.
Razaullah was the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan with four wickets, while Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Imran Rindhawa took two each, and Mohammad Abbas claimed one.
By the end of the second day, Pakistan had faced 12.4 overs in their second innings, scoring 52 runs while losing two wickets. They lost Saeem Ayub and Abdullah Shafique for ducks, both dismissed by Ollie Robinson. Shan Masood and Azaan Owais then attempted to stabilize the innings, adding 52 runs for the third wicket off 72 balls. At day’s end, Azaan was on 29 runs and Shan Masood had 21 not out.
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