Joe Root steers England to 3-0 Test series whitewash of Pakistan
Joe Root’s unbeaten 62 guided England to a 3-0 series victory over Pakistan, sealing the third Test at Edgbaston with an eight-wicket win.
In the third Test at Edgbaston, England completed a 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan, with Joe Root scoring an unbeaten 62 after early wickets fell to Muhammad Abbas. A no-ball from Mohammad Ali spared Root from being bowled, and a slip catch off Abbas dismissed him for 38 earlier in the innings. Jordan Cox contributed an unbeaten 59, and England reached the modest target of 130 with eight wickets in hand.
The series win ends a 19-month drought for England and follows recent coaching changes, with Marcus Trescothick handing over to Stephen Fleming for the upcoming South Africa tour. Pakistan, having replaced seven players and dismissed coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul after the second Test, showed resilience but could not avoid the defeat. Emerging talent Razaullah provided a brief spark with a rapid 81, but the overall dominance rested with England’s pace attack led by Ollie Robinson.
Why it matters
The result restores England’s confidence after a long winless streak and shapes upcoming international fixtures.
How this story developed
- Sep 9 Ollie Robinson claims 100th Test wicket as England face Pakistan at Edgbaston
- Sep 10 Robinson reached his 100th Test wicket.
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