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Joe Root survives after no-ball call during England chase at Edgbaston

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:24 AM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Joe Root survives after no-ball call during England chase at Edgbaston

Summary

England captain Joe Root received a reprieve during the third and final Test match at Edgbaston. After being bowled for 23 by Mohammed Ali, officials reviewed the delivery and ruled it a no-ball, allowing the batsman to continue his innings. England currently sits at 35-2 as the side attempts to chase a target of 130 runs for victory. The dismissal was overturned immediately following the delivery, preventing what would have been a significant breakthrough for the bowling side. Play remains ongoing as England pursues the remaining runs required to secure the result in the series finale.

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By the Numbers

•Joe Root remains at the crease after a no-ball call overturned his dismissal.
•Mohammed Ali was credited with bowling the delivery that was ultimately ruled illegal.
•England is currently 35-2 in the third and final Test at Edgbaston.
•The team is attempting to reach a winning target of 130 runs.

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11:24 AMBBC Sport — 'Celebrations cut short!' - no-ball saves Root after being bowled

What they're saying

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England captain Joe Root gets a huge let-off after being bowled for 23 by Mohammed Ali, but the dismissal is overturned after the delivery was a no-ball, with England 35-2, chasing 130 to win the third and final Test at Edgbaston.
— BBC Sport

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