England takes commanding lead as Pakistan reaches 52/2 at Edgbaston stumps
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
England established a 320-run first-innings lead during the second day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Thursday. The hosts reached 453 all out, fueled by half-centuries from Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Dan Lawrence, Emilio Gay, and Ollie Robinson. Pakistan faced an immediate crisis in its second innings after losing openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique for ducks in the opening over bowled by Robinson. Captain Shan Masood and Azan Awais managed to navigate the remainder of the session to reach 52/2 before rain and poor light forced an early conclusion to play. Pakistan enters the third day trailing by 268 runs with eight wickets in hand. This contest serves as the final match of the three-Test series.
- •England posted a first-innings total of 453 at Edgbaston.
- •Ollie Robinson dismissed both Pakistan openers for ducks early in the second innings.
- •Harry Brook top-scored for England with 75 runs.
- •Play ended early due to rain and poor light with Pakistan at 52/2.
- •Pakistan currently trails England by 268 runs with eight wickets remaining.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Brook, Jamie Smith fifties put England in command as Pakistan trail by 268 after horror start at Edgbaston
"In a gripping match, England surged ahead with a commanding first-innings total of 453, establishing a hefty lead of 320 runs. Pakistan faced a rocky start, losing two wickets without a run on the board. However, Shan Masood and Azan Awais showed resilience, attempting to stabilize the innings. Unfortunately, rain and poor light cut the day short, leaving Pakistan 268 runs behind with eight wickets still in hand.
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