England vs Pakistan: Joe Root and Jordan Cox come through scare to win third Test and 3-0 sweep
England completed a 3-0 Test cricket series sweep against Pakistan after a narrow victory in the third match at Edgbaston. Despite an early scare, Joe Root and Jordan Cox guided the team to a successful chase of 130 runs.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant turnaround for the England cricket team following a turbulent summer and sets a positive tone for their upcoming winter schedule.
Figure caption, Highlights: Root and Cox guide England to victory after early scare
Cricket Correspondent at Edgbaston Published 12 September 2026 Third Rothesay Test, Edgbaston (day four of five)
Pakistan 133 (Tongue 4-42) & 449 (Masood 95, Razaullah 81, Babar 76, Awais 59)
England 453 (Brook 75, Smith 69, Lawrence 65, Gay 60, Robinson 50; Razaullah 4-148) & 130-2 (Root 62*, Cox 59*)
England won by eight wickets, won series 3-0
England survived an almighty scare to eventually win the third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets and complete a 3-0 clean sweep.
The home side were already facing an unexpected chase of 130 on the fourth day after being frazzled by the hitting of Pakistan debutant Razaullah on Friday evening.
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