Pakistan stun England with stunning fightback, force tricky chase at Edgbaston
Pakistan staged a significant fightback on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Edgbaston, led by strong performances from Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and a late-order surge by Razaullah. Despite the recovery, England requires only 130 runs on the final day to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of international Test cricket and the impact of lower-order resilience in changing the momentum of a game.
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.Masood, Babar and Azan lead Pakistan's fightbackPakistan's recovery was built around contributions from their top and middle order.Captain Shan Masood narrowly missed out on a century, scoring a determined 95 to anchor the innings.
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