England lead Pakistan after day one of third Test
England holds a 23-run lead over Pakistan after the first day of the third Test match at Edgbaston. Despite early batting struggles, England recovered through a strong partnership between Harry Brook and Emilio Gay.
Why it matters
The match represents a significant moment in international cricket, marked by team restructuring and debut performances.
--> England, in the United Kingdom, ended the first day of the third Test match against Pakistan at Edgbaston with a lead of 23 runs. Pakistan were bowled out for 133 runs in 33.5 overs, while England had reached 156 for four wickets at the close of play, Dawn reports .
England's most successful bowler was Josh Tongue, who took four wickets for 42 runs. Ollie Robinson finished the innings with figures of 3-15, while Jofra Archer took 3-25.
Pakistan, who were sent in to bat first, lost four wickets for 26 runs during the opening hour. Robinson dismissed Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, while Archer removed Azan Awais and Shan Masood. Ayub's wicket was Robinson's 100th in his Test career; he reached the milestone in his 24th Test match.
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