England bowl first against Pakistan in third Test at Edgbaston

England elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the third Test match against Pakistan at Edgbaston on September 9, 2026. The home side enters the contest holding an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Pakistan made four changes to the team lineup for the match following a disrupted preparation period. The build-up for the visitors included the departure of seven players, the head coach, and the bowling coach, who were sent home prior to the start of play. Coverage of the match is currently underway with radio commentary and live text updates available. The fixture represents the final opportunity in the series for Pakistan to record a result against the hosts.

• 9:39 AMYahoo Sports — England bowl first as Pakistan make four changes for third Test