Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England inflicted a historic batting collapse on Pakistan before fifties from Emilio Gay and Harry Brook ensured the hosts ended the opening day of the third Test in a strong position.
Issued on: 09/09/2026 - 20:10Modified: 09/09/2026 - 21:45
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Pakistan, already 2-0 down in the three-match series, were dismissed for a meagre 133 on Wednesday after England captain Joe Root won the toss and chose to field in overcast conditions at Edgbaston.A much-changed Pakistan line-up again had few answers to the England new-ball pair of Ollie Robinson (3-15) and Jofra Archer (3-25), with the tourists all out in a mere 33.5 overs.Fellow paceman Josh Tongue got in on the act with 4-42, with Pakistan still to reach 200 in five innings this series.Pakistan created an unwanted piece of history after their top five were all dismissed in a rapid decline to 48-5.This was the first time in Test cricket that a team's top five had all been out for single figures in the first innings of a match.
Pakistan's Razaullah celebrates after dismissing England captain Joe Root in the third Test at Edgbaston © Oli SCARFF / AFP
