Pakistan Set Multiple Unwanted Records in Third Test Against England
Pakistan endured another tough outing against England, registering a number of unwanted records during the third and final Test of the ongoing away series at Edgbaston.
Pakistan endured another tough outing against England, registering a number of unwanted records during the third and final Test of the ongoing away series at Edgbaston.
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- England responded with a dominant batting performance as Emilio Gay, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith, and Robinson all scored half-centuries.
- Pakistan was bowled out for just 133 in 33.5 overs, leaving England firmly in control of the contest.
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- Robinson came to the crease with England at 331/7 and further rose Pakistan's difficulties with an attacking knock.
- The third and final Test at Edgbaston is scheduled to continue until September 13.
Having already lost the first two matches and conceded the series, Pakistan was put under immediate pressure by England's pace attack of Josh Tongue, Jofra Archer, and Ollie Robinson.
England responded with a dominant batting performance as Emilio Gay, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith, and Robinson all scored half-centuries. The host eventually reached 453 all out in 89 overs, securing a massive first-innings lead of 320 runs.
In practice, the advantage is now England's fifth-highest first-innings lead against Pakistan in Test cricket. Its biggest lead remains the 401-run margin recorded at Trent Bridge in 1954. England's Highest First-Innings Leads Against Pakistan. Rank England's First-Innings Lead Venue Year. 1 401 runs Trent Bridge 1954. 2 391 runs Old Trafford 2016. 3 372 runs Lord's 2010. 4 342 runs Old Trafford 2006. 5 320 runs Edgbaston 2026*. Ollie Robinson additionally achieved a notable individual milestone during England's innings.
Batting at No. 9, he became the first England batter at No. 9 or lower to score a Test half-century against Pakistan since Stuart Broad's 169-run innings at Lord's in 2010.
Robinson came to the crease with England at 331/7 and further rose Pakistan's difficulties with an attacking knock. He completed his fifty from 47 balls, hitting seven fours and one six.
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