England sweeps Pakistan as India holds fifth in World Test Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
England secured a 3-0 series victory over Pakistan following an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston. Despite personnel changes to their squad and coaching staff, Pakistan struggled throughout the series and failed to surpass 200 runs in their first innings five times. England built a 320-run lead in the first innings before chasing a target of 130 to finalize the sweep. The result leaves Pakistan at the bottom of the nine-team World Test Championship standings with a 14.81 points percentage. India currently holds the fifth position with a 51.52 points percentage. India’s next World Test Championship series begins November 19 with a two-Test tour of New Zealand in Wellington.
- •England finished the three-match series with a 3-0 sweep against Pakistan.
- •The third Test ended with an eight-wicket victory at Edgbaston.
- •Pakistan remains at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings.
- •India stays in fifth place with 51.52 points percentage.
- •India faces New Zealand in a two-Test series beginning November 19.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — World Test Championship points table: Where does India stand after England's 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan?
"Pakistan’s tour ended on a disappointing note despite major changes before the final Test. The team made several changes to the playing squad and coaching staff ahead of the Edgbaston match, but the move did not change the outcome.
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