Joe Root makes most of no-ball luck as England win despite Pakistan scare
England secured a 3-0 Test cricket series victory over Pakistan after a challenging run chase at Edgbaston. Captain Joe Root anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62, overcoming early batting collapses to seal the win.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant turnaround for the England Test team following a period of leadership instability and coaching changes.
Joe Root hits a four off Pakistan's Mohammad Imran. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/Reuters Joe Root hits a four off Pakistan's Mohammad Imran. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/Reuters England v Pakistan 2026 Joe Root makes most of no-ball luck as England win despite Pakistan scare England lose two wickets in first over but take series 3-0
Root, reprieved on 23, finishes with unbeaten 62
Prefer the Guardian on Google It was a run chase that began in alarming fashion for England as Mohammad Abbas hitched up his strides, glided in to the crease and sent Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay trudging back to the pavilion at either end of a magical first over.
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