England completes Test series sweep as Pakistan struggles at Edgbaston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
England completed a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan at Edgbaston following a final-day chase. Despite Pakistan reaching 130 in their second innings, England successfully pursued the target to win by eight wickets. Mohammad Abbas briefly challenged England by taking two early wickets, but Joe Root and Jordan Cox anchored the response to reach the target in the 25th over. Root finished unbeaten on 62, while Cox remained not out on 59. The defeat marks Pakistan's 16th loss in their last 21 Test matches, a period defined by internal personnel changes and disciplinary issues. Iceland Cricket noted the team's performance with social media commentary regarding their own long-term development goals.
- •England finished the series with a 3-0 record after a successful second-innings chase.
- •Joe Root contributed 62 not out and Jordan Cox added 59 not out to secure the win.
- •Mohammad Abbas claimed two wickets in the first over of England's second innings.
- •Pakistan has recorded 16 losses in their previous 21 Test matches.
- •Razaullah Khan scored 81 for Pakistan in the second innings to avoid an innings defeat.
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Iceland Cricket's brutal dig at Pakistan: Babar Azam and Co.'s fight vs England in 2nd innings of 3rd Test gives 'hope' to minnows Iceland
"Iceland Cricket took a savage dig at Pakistan, joking that Babar Azam and Co.'s second-innings struggle against England at Edgbaston gives hope to minnows.
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