138 years later, England-Pakistan series creates rare Test cricket feat
England secured a 3-0 Test cricket series sweep against Pakistan, marking a rare historical occurrence where no individual centuries were scored in a three-match series. The series was defined by England's batting consistency and Pakistan's missed opportunities.
Why it matters
The series highlights the evolving nature of Test cricket statistics and the competitive dynamics between the two national teams.
NEW DELHI: England completed a 3-0 Test series clean sweep over Pakistan at Edgbaston, but the series produced an unusual statistic.It was only the eighth three-match Test series in history to finish without a single individual century. It was also only the second such series in England, after the 1888 Ashes.England's batting was led by Joe Root, who remained unbeaten on 62 in the third Test, while Jordan Cox scored an unbeaten 59 as England chased down 130 with eight wickets in hand.The result gave England their second 3-0 Test series clean sweep over Pakistan, after their success in the 2022/23 series.
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