England leads Pakistan by 23 runs after day one at Edgbaston
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
England finished the first day of the third Test at Edgbaston with a 23-run advantage over Pakistan. After England captain Joe Root elected to bowl, the home pace attack dismissed the tourists for 133 runs in 33.5 overs. Josh Tongue led the bowling effort with 4-42, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer added three wickets apiece. In response, England reached 156-4 by stumps despite losing early wickets to debutant Razaullah. Emilio Gay contributed 60 runs and Harry Brook remained unbeaten on 52 to steady the innings. Pakistan entered the match following significant internal personnel changes, including the introduction of three debutants and a new coach. The teams continue the five-day Test on Wednesday.
- •Pakistan finished their first innings at 133 all out.
- •England ended the opening day at 156-4.
- •Josh Tongue claimed 4-42 for England.
- •Ollie Robinson reached the milestone of 100 Test wickets.
- •Emilio Gay scored 60 and Harry Brook added 52 not out.
- 6:12 PMBBC Sport — England humble hapless Pakistan on opening day of final Test
- 5:42 PMBBC Sport — England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test
"England took early control of the third and final Test against Pakistan after a day of dominance with bat and ball, closing the day on 156-4, giving the home side a lead of 23 at stumps, after earlier bowling Pakistan out for 133 at Edgbaston.
"England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
"England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
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External links- BBC SportSep 9, 2026, 6:12 PMEngland humble hapless Pakistan on opening day of final Test
England took early control of the third and final Test against Pakistan after a day of dominance with bat and ball, closing the day on 156-4, giving the home side a lead of 23 at stumps, after earlier bowling Pakistan out for 133 at Edgbaston.
- BBC SportSep 9, 2026, 5:42 PMEngland demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test
England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:39 PMEngland demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test
England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
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