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England hold 23-run lead over Pakistan after Edgbaston opening day
England bowled Pakistan out for 133 before reaching 156-4 in the third and final Test, keeping their bid for a series clean sweep on course.
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Event
England take control of final Test against Pakistan
England dismiss seven Pakistan batters during the opening session on day one of the third and final Test at Edgbaston, leaving Pakistan 100-7 at lunch.
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Background
Why this event matters
England are in control of the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston after dismissing Pakistan for 133 on the opening day. England reached 156-4 by stumps, a lead of 23 runs. England had won the first two Tests and can complete a 3-0 series clean sweep, but the match remains unresolved.
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England take control of final Test against Pakistan
England are in control of the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston after dismissing Pakistan for 133 on the opening day. England reached 156-4 by stumps, a lead of 23 runs. England had won the first two Tests and can complete a 3-0 series clean sweep, but the match
Reporting trail
BBC Sport | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/cevw2n88r8wo | published 2026-09-09T12:20:19.000Z | primary sourceBBC Sport, “Pakistan in 'disarray' as England take seven wickets in first session” | Primary report of the opening-session wickets and lunch score.Event digest, “England take seven Pakistan wickets in first session of third Test” | Concise corroboration of the core event.Retrieved context, cluster summary | Confirms the topic and reported scoreline.Historical and background context | Provides series and venue context, but includes information beyond the immediate event.BBC Sport | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/clyer832nx8o | published 2026-09-09T18:12:18.000Z | primary sourceBBC Sport feed | Primary report of the day-one scores and England’s 23-run lead.Event digest | Concise confirmation of the match state.Historical context | Additional reported details about individual bowling performances and the series position.Background cards | Series and venue context, including England’s wins in the first two Tests.
Fact cards
entity brief
England take control of final Test against Pakistan: key people and institutions
Key entities: England men's cricket team, Pakistan, Edgbaston, England.
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England take control of final Test against Pakistan: key questions
What is the match situation? England lead Pakistan by 23 runs after day one, with England on 156-4. Which Test is being played? It is the third and final Test of the series at Edgbaston. Can England win the series 3-0? Yes. England won the first two Tests and can complete a clean
source brief
England take control of final Test against Pakistan: reporting sources
BBC Sport | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/cevw2n88r8wo | published 2026-09-09T12:20:19.000Z | primary source | BBC Sport, “Pakistan in 'disarray' as England take seven wickets in first session” | Primary report of the opening-session wickets and lunch score. | Event
timeline brief
England take control of final Test against Pakistan: timeline
2026-09-09: Pakistan were bowled out for 133 at Edgbaston. 2026-09-09: England reached 156-4 by stumps on day one, leading by 23 runs. Before the third Test: England won the first two Tests of the series.
Timeline
2026-09-09
Pakistan were bowled out for 133 at Edgbaston.
2026-09-09
England reached 156-4 by stumps on day one, leading by 23 runs.
Before the third Test
England won the first two Tests of the series.
FAQ
What is the match situation?
England lead Pakistan by 23 runs after day one, with England on 156-4.
Which Test is being played?
It is the third and final Test of the series at Edgbaston.
Can England win the series 3-0?
Yes. England won the first two Tests and can complete a clean sweep.
Who were the leading bowlers?
Josh Tongue took 4-42, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer claimed three wickets each.
What milestone did Ollie Robinson reach?
His three wickets took him to 100 Test wickets.
Which match is this?
The third and final Test between England and Pakistan.
Where is the match being played?
Edgbaston.
What was Pakistan’s score at lunch?
100-7.
How many wickets did England take before lunch?
Seven.
Which batters were dismissed?
The supplied material does not identify them.