Nasser Hussain assesses England batting performance against Pakistan at Edgbaston

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Nasser Hussain assesses England batting performance against Pakistan at Edgbaston

Summary

England holds a dominant position in the third Test match against Pakistan at Edgbaston, ending day two with a 320-run first-innings lead. The hosts posted 453 runs before rain stopped play, with Pakistan finishing the day at 52-2. While former captain Nasser Hussain praised the improved batting tempo of the squad, he identified two recurring concerns for the team. Joe Root continues to struggle with lbw dismissals, having fallen in that manner four times this series. Additionally, England batters have failed to convert half-centuries into hundreds, marking a statistical drought unseen in home Test series since the 1888 Ashes. Play is scheduled to resume on day three with England seeking to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

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Key Details

•England established a 320-run lead after scoring 453 in the first innings at Edgbaston.
•Pakistan trails by 268 runs with eight wickets remaining after ending the second day at 52-2.
•Joe Root has been dismissed lbw in all four of his innings during the current series.
•England has recorded 14 individual half-centuries during this series without a single player reaching 100 runs.
•Day three of the third Test is scheduled to begin at 10:15am on Friday.

What they're saying

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Joe Root's susceptibility to lbw and England's failure to convert starts into centuries are the only blots on an improved post-Bazball batting display, according to Nasser Hussain.
— Sky Sports

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