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Rain interrupts England's push for victory against Pakistan at Edgbaston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Rain interrupts England's push for victory against Pakistan at Edgbaston
Summary

England moved closer to a series sweep in the third Test at Edgbaston before rain forced play to stop on the second day. The hosts posted a first-innings total of 453, building a lead of 320 runs after resuming the day on 156-4. Contributions from Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Dan Lawrence, and Ollie Robinson anchored the batting performance. Pakistan closed on 52-2, trailing by 268 runs, as Robinson claimed both wickets to fall. Poor weather conditions brought play to a halt at 17:07 BST, preventing further action despite the possibility of an extended session. Play is scheduled to resume on Friday.

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  • •England finished their first innings on 453 at Edgbaston.
  • •Pakistan finished day two at 52-2, trailing England by 268 runs.
  • •Ollie Robinson took both of the wickets that fell during the Pakistan innings.
  • •Rain halted play at 17:07 BST on the second day of the five-day Test.
  • •The teams return on Friday to resume the final match of the series.
Latest Updates
  • 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — England's push for two-day win halted by weather
  • 4:44 PMBBC Sport — England's push for two-day win halted by weather
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England's charge towards a two-day victory in the final Test against Pakistan is only halted by rain at Edgbaston.

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England's charge towards a two-day victory in the final Test against Pakistan is only halted by rain at Edgbaston.

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