Razaullah dismisses Joe Root during Pakistan and England third Test

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Razaullah dismisses Joe Root during Pakistan and England third Test
Summary

Pakistan debutant Razaullah Khan claimed a significant wicket in the opening over of the third Test match against England at Edgbaston. Bowling with immediate impact, Razaullah trapped England captain Joe Root lbw for eight runs. The dismissal contributed to a difficult start for the home side, which found itself at 39-3 during the first innings. This match serves as the final contest in the current series. England must recover from this top-order collapse as play continues at the venue.

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  • Razaullah Khan made his Test debut for Pakistan.
  • England reached 39-3 in the first innings at Edgbaston.
  • Razaullah Khan dismissed Joe Root lbw for eight runs.
  • The match is the third and final Test in the series.
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  • 3:30 PMBBC Sport'What a wicket to get!' - Debutant Razaullah removes Root in first over
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Pakistan debutant Razaullah Khan enjoys a perfect first over in Test cricket as he traps England captain Joe Root lbw for eight, as England fall to 39-3 in their first innings of the third and final Test at Edgbaston.

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