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England need 130 to complete Pakistan series sweep
Pakistan’s late recovery, led by debutant Razaullah’s 81, has left England facing a fourth-day chase at Edgbaston.
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England face much-changed Pakistan in third Test at Edgbaston
Pakistan set England a target of 130 in the third Test at Edgbaston after debutant Razaullah scored 81 from 63 balls. England will secure a 3-0 series sweep by reaching the target.
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Background
Why this event matters
England lead Pakistan 2–0 in the three-Test series and have already secured the series. In the third and final Test at Edgbaston, Pakistan set England 130 runs to win after a late recovery led by debutant Razaullah, who scored 81 from 63 balls. England will complete a 3–0 sweep if they reach the target.
event-brief
England face much-changed Pakistan in third Test at Edgbaston
England lead Pakistan 2–0 in the three-Test series and have already secured the series. In the third and final Test at Edgbaston, Pakistan set England 130 runs to win after a late recovery led by debutant Razaullah, who scored 81 from 63 balls. England will complete a 3–0 sweep i
Reporting trail
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12123/13584717/england-vs-pakistan-third-test-day-four-live-latest-cricket-score-updates-videos-and-analysis-from-edgbaston-as-joe-roots-side-eye-series-sweep | published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:10:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports live blog | Primary source for the target, Razaullah’s innings and conditional series-sweep outcomeEvent digest | Concise confirmation of the core eventRetrieved context | Provides series background, Pakistan’s team changes and additional innings contextSky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12123/13584253/england-vs-pakistan-third-test-day-three-live-latest-cricket-score-updates-videos-and-analysis-from-edgbaston-as-joe-roots-side-eye-series-sweep | published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:10:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports live blog | Primary source for the fixture, series position, Pakistan’s four changes and live-coverage status.Event digest | Concise summary of the event and series context.Retrieved context and background cards | Corroborating context on the final Test, Edgbaston, Joe Root and the four changes.Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12123/13583869/england-vs-pakistan-third-test-day-two-latest-cricket-score-updates-videos-and-analysis-from-edgbaston-as-joe-roots-side-eye-series-sweep | published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:55:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports feed | Primary source for the match preview, series score, team changes and planned Q&A; page access was unavailable.Event digest | Concise summary of the reported event.Retrieved context: cluster summary and same-event item | Corroborates the 2–0 series lead, Edgbaston venue and Pakistan’s team changes.Retrieved context: background cards | Provides venue and Joe Root context.Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12123/13583439/england-vs-pakistan-third-test-day-one-live-latest-cricket-score-updates-videos-and-analysis-from-edgbaston-as-joe-roots-side-eye-series-sweep | published Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:55:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Primary report and headline for the Edgbaston Test, series position and Pakistan’s changes; live blog unavailable.Retrieved context: cluster summary | Corroborates the event framing with high confidence.Retrieved context: background cards | Provides venue and captaincy context.
Fact cards
entity brief
England face much-changed Pakistan in third Test at Edgbaston: key people and institutions
Key entities: England, Pakistan, Razaullah, Edgbaston, Joe Root.
faq brief
England face much-changed Pakistan in third Test at Edgbaston: key questions
What do England need to win the series 3–0? They need to reach Pakistan’s target of 130. Has England already won the third Test? No. England have secured the series, but the third-Test result remains conditional on the chase. Who led Pakistan’s late recovery? Debutant Razaullah,
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England face much-changed Pakistan in third Test at Edgbaston: reporting sources
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12123/13584717/england-vs-pakistan-third-test-day-four-live-latest-cricket-score-updates-videos-and-analysis-from-edgbaston-as-joe-roots-side-eye-series-sweep | published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:10:00 BST | primary source | Sky
timeline brief
England face much-changed Pakistan in third Test at Edgbaston: timeline
Before 11 September 2026: England secured a 2–0 series lead. After the second Test at Lord’s: Pakistan made four changes for the final Test. 11 September 2026: The third and final Test began at Edgbaston. Fourth day, 12 September 2026: Pakistan set England a target of 130 after R
Timeline
Before 11 September 2026
England secured a 2–0 series lead.
After the second Test at Lord’s
Pakistan made four changes for the final Test.
11 September 2026
The third and final Test began at Edgbaston.
Fourth day, 12 September 2026
Pakistan set England a target of 130 after Razaullah scored 81 from 63 balls.
FAQ
What do England need to win the series 3–0?
They need to reach Pakistan’s target of 130.
Has England already won the third Test?
No. England have secured the series, but the third-Test result remains conditional on the chase.
Who led Pakistan’s late recovery?
Debutant Razaullah, who made 81 from 63 balls.
Where is the match being played?
Edgbaston.
Where is the final Test being played?
Edgbaston.
What is the series score?
England lead Pakistan 2–0.
Can Pakistan still win the series?
No. England have already secured the series.
What is England seeking?
A 3–0 Test-series sweep.
How many changes have Pakistan made?
Four.
Who is England’s captain?
Joe Root.
Where can the match be followed?
Sky Sports Cricket and NOW.
Where is the third Test being played?
Edgbaston.
Is this the final Test?
Yes, it is the third and final Test of the series.
When is the Nasser Hussain Q&A?
It is scheduled for lunch-time on day two.
Who leads the series?
England lead Pakistan 2–0.
Has the series already been decided?
Yes. England had secured victory before the third Test.
Why has Pakistan’s team changed?
Pakistan selected a much-changed team after dropping seven players following the second Test at Lord’s.