Tongue routs Pakistan as England dominate in third Test
England are on course to complete a series whitewash after Pakistan’s brittle batting collapsed again on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. The tourists, who have failed to reach 200 in the series, were dismantled once more by England’s four-man pace attack and were shot out for 133 in just 33.5 overs. Josh Tongue led the way with 4-42 with Ollie Robinson taking 3-15 and…
England's dominant bowling line-up dismantled Pakistan's fragile batting on the first day of the third Test at Edgbaston, leading the visitors to a commanding position in the series. The tourists, who have failed to reach 200 in the series, were dismissed for a paltry 133 in just 33.5 overs, courtesy of England's four-man pace attack.
Josh Tongue spearheaded the charge with figures of 4-42, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer each claimed three wickets. Debutant Razaullah, 21, impressed with the wicket of Joe Root off his fourth ball, but a century stand from Emilio Gay and Harry Brook put England firmly in control. The tourists closed the day at 156-4, leading by 23 runs.
Pakistan's problems were compounded by the dismissal of several key players, including Saim Ayub, who was dismissed lbw by Ollie Robinson, and Harry Brook, who contributed a high score of 60 after being dismissed by the same bowler. Despite their poor start, England's bowlers continued to dominate, taking the lead in the series with a whitewash on the horizon.
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