England Secures 3-0 Series Sweep Against Pakistan with Third Test Victory

England achieved an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The match concluded on the fourth day, with England chasing a target of 130 runs.

Pakistan had posted scores of 133 and 449, with notable contributions from Masood, Razaullah, Babar, and Awais. England's innings included a total of 453 runs, featuring significant performances from Brook, Smith, Lawrence, Gay, and Robinson. The chase began dramatically, with England losing two wickets in the first over, but Root and Cox steadied the innings with an unbroken partnership of 128 runs.

This victory marks a successful return for Root as captain after Ben Stokes' retirement. England's performance throughout the series was mixed, facing challenges from Pakistan's batting, particularly from debutant Razaullah. The team now prepares for a white-ball series against Sri Lanka, with new head coach Stephen Fleming set to address upcoming challenges.