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Robinson strikes twice as England close in on Pakistan whitewash
- On Thursday at Edgbaston, England moved closer to a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan as Ollie Robinson claimed two wickets in his opening over.
- England earlier extended its first-innings advantage to a daunting 320, finishing with 453 after Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence built a significant fifth-wicket partnership.
- Jamie Smith overcame an uncertain start and finger injury to strike 69 off 84 balls, while Lawrence added 65, reinforcing the hosts' commanding total.
- Rain ended play early on day two with Pakistan at 52-2, leaving the tourists needing 268 runs to force England to bat again.
- Robinson has taken 21 wickets this series, with Pakistan batting coach Mike Smith calling his consistent performance a 'challenge'.
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Pakistan stare at embarrassing whitewash as England tighten grip on Edgbaston Test
Pakistan are staring at a 3-0 series whitewash after England extended their first-innings lead to 320 runs in the third Test at Edgbaston. The tourists slipped to 52 for 2 in their second innings and still need 268 runs to make England bat again, with rain cutting short play.
·Noida, India
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Robinson strikes twice as England close in on Pakistan whitewash
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