England moved closer to a comprehensive series whitewash over Pakistan on Thursday, with three days remaining in the one-sided third Test at Edgbaston. Joe Root’s side maintained its dominance throughout the three-match series, continuing to pile pressure on the struggling visitors during an action-packed second day in Birmingham.
Rain brought an early end to the second day of the third Test between Pakistan and England, with Pakistan reaching 52 for 2 in their second innings. Azaan Owais remained unbeaten on 29, while Shan Masood was not out on 21 at the close of play. Pakistan lost Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique without scoring.
Earlier, England secured a commanding 320-run lead after posting 453 in their first innings against Pakistan. Harry Brook top-scored with 75, while Jamie Smith contributed 69. Dan Lawrence, Emilio Gay, and Ollie Robinson also scored half-centuries. For Pakistan, debutant Razaullah was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets. Josh Tongue also took four wickets in Pakistan’s first innings, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer picked up three wickets each.
Pakistan were bowled out for just 133, with Saud Shakeel scoring 43, Mohammad Abbas making 21, and Razaullah contributing 11. Eight Pakistani batters failed to reach double figures. Following England’s first-innings lead, Pakistan trail by 268 runs and must overcome the deficit to avoid an innings defeat.
Pakistan had been bowled out for just 133 in their first innings, with Saud Shakeel scoring 43, Mohammad Abbas making 21 and Razaullah contributing 11. Eight Pakistani batters failed to reach double figures. Following England’s 320-run first-innings lead, Pakistan still trail by 268 runs. The visitors will need to erase the deficit in their second innings to avoid an innings defeat.