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England dismiss Pakistan for 133, take 2-0 lead

9/9/2026

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Summary

England Bowls Pakistan

England bowled out Pakistan for 133 runs in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Josh Tongue claimed four wickets, including captain Babar Azam, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer each took three.
Pakistan’s top-order all fell for single-digit scores, a first for a visiting side in England.
England reached 156/4, leading by 23 runs at stumps and taking a 2-0 series advantage.

Summary

Pakistan Revamps Squad

Pakistan named Ghazi Ghori, Imran Randhawa and Razaullah among four new faces for the Edgbaston Test.
The selection overhaul seeks to restore balance after heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord’s.
Frequent mid-series changes could unsettle players still adapting to roles and conditions.
Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed’s removal highlights the board’s urgency to reverse the tour’s fortunes.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 Ashes, which began on 21 July 2005, saw England overturn a decade of Australian dominance by winning the five-Test series 2-1, their first series victory since 1986-87. Ranked second behind Australia, England’s resurgence—fuelled by strong bowling and six consecutive series wins—mirrors today’s England-Pakistan Edgbaston Test, where both sides make rapid tactical changes.

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England Bowls Pakistan

England bowled out Pakistan for 133 runs in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Josh Tongue claimed four wickets, including captain Babar Azam, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer each took three.
Pakistan’s top-order all fell for single-digit scores, a first for a visiting side in England.
England reached 156/4, leading by 23 runs at stumps and taking a 2-0 series advantage.

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