England Edge Ahead in Third Test After Latest Pakistan Collapse
Emilio Gay and Harry Brook shared a 104-run stand as England’s pace attack dismissed Pakistan for 133 and built a 23-run lead.
- On Wednesday at Edgbaston, England opener Emilio Gay and batter Harry Brook shared a 104-run fourth-wicket stand, reaching 156-4 with a 23-run lead after Pakistan collapsed to 133 in 33.5 overs.
- Pakistan entered the third Test already trailing 2-0 in the series after a 194-run defeat at Lord's prompted the sacking of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul.
- England's bowling trio of Ollie Robinson , Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue dismantled Pakistan's batting, with Pakistan captain Babar Azam clean bowled by Tongue for seven; only Saud Shakeel offered resistance with 43.
- Despite a painful blow to the back leg at 11 runs, Gay recovered to score his maiden series fifty; bowler Josh Tongue told Sky Sports, "we're in a really strong position."
- Fast bowler Razaullah gave Pakistan hope with two wickets on his debut, including England captain Root for eight, though Ben Duckett and Jordan Cox were dismissed early as England's batting also faltered.
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Pakistan’s turbulent tour continues as England dominate Day 1 of Edgbaston Test - The Tribune
England seized control of the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on the opening day, with the visitors’ on-field struggles mirroring the off-field turmoil as they were bowled out for 133 before the hosts recovered from an early wobble to reach 156/4 at stumps, taking a 23-run lead.
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England edge ahead in third Test after latest Pakistan collapse
Pakistan, already 2-0 down in the three-match series, were dismissed for a meagre 133 in only 33.5 overs on Wednesday after England captain Joe Root won the toss and chose to field in overcast conditions at Edgbaston. Fast bowler Razaullah gave Pakistan hope with two wickets on his debut, including the key scalp of Root for just eight. Emilio Gay and Harry Brook (52 not out) shared a fourth-wicket stand of 104 before England reached stumps on 15…
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