England seize early control as Pakistan slump to 100-7 at Edgbaston
England dismissed seven Pakistan batters before lunch on day one of the third and final Test.
England made a decisive start to the third and final Test against Pakistan, taking seven wickets during the opening session at Edgbaston.
Pakistan reached lunch at 100-7, leaving England in control after a difficult morning for the visitors. The score reflects the extent of England’s early advantage without yet determining the outcome of the match.
The Test is the third meeting between the sides in the series, following matches at Headingley and Lord’s.
BBC Sport reported the opening-session collapse, describing Pakistan as being in disarray as England’s attack dismantled their innings before the interval.
The supplied report does not identify the dismissed batters, the individual England bowlers or the score at each dismissal.
