{
  "id": 6523513,
  "title": "England on top in third Test after historic Pakistan collapse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/england-on-top-in-third-test-after-historic-pakistan-collapse",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T02:24:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/cricket/2026/09/1529492/england-top-third-test-after-historic-pakistan-collapse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England claimed a historic victory over Pakistan in the third Test, as the hosts posted a strong position of 156-4 after Pakistan's collapse. Pakistan, already 2-0 down in the three-match series, managed only 133 after losing all their top five batsmen in the first innings. England's captain, Joe Root, chose to field in the overcast conditions at Edgbaston. Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer's new-ball pair demolished Pakistan with figures of 3-15 and 3-25 respectively. Josh Tongue's early wickets added to the pressure, including Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Razaullah, who made his debut with two wickets. Emilio Gay and Harry Brook's partnership of 104 helped England reach stumps on 156-4, a lead of 23 runs.",
  "summary": "BIRMINGHAM: England inflicted a historic batting collapse on Pakistan before fifties from Emilio Gay and Harry Brook ensured the hosts ended the opening day of the third Test in a strong position.",
  "key_points": [
    "England posts 156-4 after Pakistan's collapse",
    "Pakistan loses top five batsmen in first innings",
    "England's Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer take crucial wickets"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan hand Test debuts to three players against England",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pakistan-hand-test-debuts-to-three-players-against-england",
        "published": "2026-09-09T13:12:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}