England dominate Pakistan to take lead in Edgbaston Test
· Sports · BBC Sport, ESPNCricinfo
England secured a 23-run lead on the first day of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston after dismissing them for 133. England's pace attack proved lethal, with Josh Tongue taking 4-42 and Ollie Robinson reaching 100 Test wickets with 3-15. Saud Shakeel toped for Pakistan with 43, while a last-wicket stand between Muhammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali added 26. England responded with 156-4, as Emilio Gay and Harry Brook reached half-centuries in a 104-run partnership. Debutant Razaullah provided a breakthrough by dismissing Joe Root LB for the tenth time in his career.
Why it matters
England's dominant bowling performance puts them on the verge of a 3-0 series sweep following a period of significant turmoil for the visiting team.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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