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Joe Root and Jordan Cox steer England to Test series sweep

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:36 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Joe Root and Jordan Cox steer England to Test series sweep
Summary

England completed a 3-0 series sweep of Pakistan at Edgbaston after successfully chasing a target of 130 runs. The hosts faced early pressure on the fourth morning when Pakistan bowler Mohammad Abbas dismissed both openers for ducks in the first over. Captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox responded with an unbeaten 128-run partnership to secure the eight-wicket victory. Root finished on 62 not out, while Cox contributed an unbeaten 59. This result concludes a turbulent summer for England, marking the team’s most successful series result since 2024. England now looks ahead to international fixtures in South Africa and Bangladesh.

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  • •England defeated Pakistan by eight wickets to finalize a 3-0 series sweep.
  • •Mohammad Abbas claimed two wickets in the first over of the day.
  • •Joe Root finished with 62 not out and Jordan Cox added 59 not out.
  • •England’s next international tests take place in South Africa and Bangladesh.
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  • 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Root steers England home to end turbulent summer with Pakistan clean sweep
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The hosts were given a scare on the fourth morning when Mohammad Abbas removed both openers for nought in the first over

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