England humble hapless Pakistan on opening day of final Test
England took early control of the third and final Test against Pakistan after a day of dominance with bat and ball, closing the day on 156-4, giving the home side a lead of 23 at stumps, after earlier bowling Pakistan out for 133 at Edgbaston.
England dominated the opening day of the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston. They bowled Pakistan out for 133 and then took control with the bat, closing the day on 156-4, which gave them a lead of 23 at stumps, according to BBC Sport.
England captain Joe Root was dismissed for a low score, caught lbw by Pakistan debutant Razaullah. This was Root's eighth LBW dismissal of the season, a record for most by any player in a single Test season, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The England team now leads by 23 runs at the end of the first day.
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