Pakistan stun England with stunning fightback as Razaullah and Abbas force tricky chase at Edgbaston
Pakistan's cricket team mounted a significant recovery against England on the third day of their Test match at Edgbaston. Despite a massive first-innings deficit, a strong lower-order performance has forced England into a challenging final chase.
Why it matters
The match highlights the unpredictable nature of Test cricket and the impact of individual performances on team outcomes.
Pakistan produced a remarkable fightback on Day 3 of the third Test at Edgbaston, turning what looked like a straightforward innings defeat into a potentially tricky chase for England. After being bowled out for just 133 in their first innings and conceding a 320-run lead, Pakistan were expected to fold quickly in their second innings. Instead, they battled for nearly 97 overs and were eventually dismissed for 449, leaving England a target of 130 runs to win the Test and complete a 3-0 series clean sweep. The result means England will return on Day 4 needing only 130 runs, but Pakistan's extraordinary lower-order resistance ensured the hosts could not finish the match on the third evening.
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