England leads Pakistan by 23 runs after day one at Edgbaston
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 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.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — England complete 3-0 Test series clean sweep with 8-wicket win over Pakistan at Edgbaston
- 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
"The eight-wicket defeat completed a disappointing series for Pakistan. England won the opening Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs before securing a 194-run victory in the second Test at Lord's. They then finished the series in style, overcoming the early loss of two wickets to complete an eight-wicket win and a historic 3-0 clean sweep.
"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 are closing in on the most emphatic of series sweeps of Pakistan after reducing the visitors to 52-2 - still 268 runs behind - before rain ended play early on day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 5:49 PMEngland complete 3-0 Test series clean sweep with 8-wicket win over Pakistan at Edgbaston
The eight-wicket defeat completed a disappointing series for Pakistan. England won the opening Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs before securing a 194-run victory in the second Test at Lord's. They then finished the series in style, overcoming the early loss of two wickets to complete an eight-wicket win and a historic 3-0 clean sweep.
- 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.
- Sky Sports—England closing in on emphatic series sweep of Pakistan
England are closing in on the most emphatic of series sweeps of Pakistan after reducing the visitors to 52-2 - still 268 runs behind - before rain ended play early on day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.
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