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England target Test sweep as reshaped Pakistan face final Edgbaston match

England lead Pakistan 2–0 and have secured the series ahead of the third and final Test, while Pakistan have made four changes.

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England will pursue a 3–0 Test-series sweep against Pakistan on day three of the final match at Edgbaston, with the series already decided in their favour.

Joe Root’s England enter the match with a 2–0 lead after securing victory in the three-Test series before the Edgbaston Test. The remaining contest offers the side an opportunity to complete the sweep.

Pakistan have made four changes following their defeat in the second Test at Lord’s. Sky Sports, which is covering the match, did not identify the players involved in those changes in the supplied material.

Sky Sports is providing live coverage through Sky Sports Cricket and NOW. Its live blog said it was unavailable when the source material was published, meaning no day-three score, result or detailed match developments could be confirmed.

The Edgbaston match is the third and final Test of the series, with Pakistan unable to overturn England’s advantage but seeking to finish the campaign with a result.

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