Pakistan Collapse to 100-7 Against England in 3rd Test
England’s new-ball attack took four wickets inside the first hour and left Pakistan needing three more wickets to avoid a collapse, officials said.
- On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, England's bowlers dominated Pakistan on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston, reducing the tourists to 100-7 by lunch.
- Already 2-0 down in the three-match series, Pakistan made four changes following a 194-run defeat at Lord's, which led to head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed being sacked.
- England's quicks dominated, with Ollie Robinson taking 2-9, Jofra Archer claiming 2-18, and Josh Tongue adding 3-23 to dismantle the top order.
- Pakistan collapsed to 26-4 inside 10 overs, with debutants Ghazi Ghori and Mohammad Imran struggling before falling cheaply against the England attack.
- Saud Shakeel remained unbeaten on 37 alongside debutant Razaullah, who reached 11 not out, providing late resistance to help Pakistan reach lunch.
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