Pakistan crumbles early against England at Edgbaston in third Test match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Pakistan made four lineup changes, including three debuts, to start the third Test at Edgbaston against England on September 9. Despite captain Babar Azam stating the team was focusing on performance rather than outside criticism, the batting order struggled significantly in the opening session. Pakistan fell to seven wickets down for fewer than 100 runs. Babar scored seven runs before his dismissal. The overhaul followed a heavy defeat at Lord's, but the immediate results remained similar to previous performances. The match remains in progress as the team attempts to recover from the early collapse.
- •Pakistan lost seven wickets for under 100 runs in the first session at Edgbaston.
- •Babar Azam scored seven runs before being dismissed.
- •The team implemented four lineup changes and introduced three debutants.
- •The match is ongoing following the collapse of the top and middle order.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — 'Outside noise' ignored, but Pakistan can't escape scoreboard as they crumble at Edgbaston with Babar falling for 7
"In an attempt to revitalize their game, Pakistan implemented four changes and handed out three Test debuts before their clash with England. Captain Babar Azam emphasized the importance of blocking out external chatter, yet the restructured team faced a swift demise in the first session. They lost six wickets for less than 100 runs, with Babar himself being among the casualties. Despite the shake-up, the team's performance remained stagnant.
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