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
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. 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. Sports News | Pakistan’s Turbulent Tour Continues as England Dominate Day 1 of Edgbaston Test.
Pakistan crumble for 133 as England take command at Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM - Pakistan’s hopes of salvaging something from their troubled England tour suffered another severe blow as they were bundled out for a modest 133 on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday, allowing the hosts to seize the initiative and close at 156-4.
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England dominates as Pakistan is bowled out for 133 on first day of third test at Edgbaston
Pakistan’s new-look team was unable to shake off old problems as it was bowled out for a paltry 133 after being put into bat by England in the third and final cricket test at Edgbaston on Wednesday, before Emilio Gay…
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.
So many changes, same old Pakistan as England take control at Edgbaston on Day 1
Pakistan's reshaped side collapsed inside 34 overs before England recovered to take a 23-run lead on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test. England pacers had a field day as the Pakistan top order failed to inspire.
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