Cricket Pakistan vs England 2026 September 10, 2026

England Tighten the Grip! Pakistan Left Reeling After Rain-Shortened Day 2 at Edgbaston

Pakistan vs England third Test Day 2 at Edgbaston — England strengthened their grip on the third Test as Pakistan finished Day 2 on 52/2 at Edgbaston.

England moved another step closer to a series clean sweep as Pakistan endured another difficult day in the third Test at Edgbaston. After resuming on 156/4, England went on to post a huge 453 all out, establishing a commanding first-innings lead of 320 runs.

Pakistan's second innings then began disastrously. Ollie Robinson struck twice in the opening over, removing Saim Ayub for a duck and then dismissing Abdullah Shafique for another duck. Rain repeatedly interrupted play, eventually bringing an early end to the day with Pakistan on 52/2.

Day 2 at Stumps: England 453 all out; Pakistan 52/2. England lead by 274 runs with three days remaining.

England Stretch Lead to 320

England started the day with Harry Brook and the rest of the batting order looking to turn their narrow overnight advantage into a commanding position.

Brook continued his impressive innings before falling for 75, while Dan Lawrence made a valuable 65. Jamie Smith also played an important attacking innings, scoring 69 as England continued to build partnerships throughout the middle and lower order.

Ollie Robinson then added further damage with the bat, reaching 50 from just 46 balls. Jofra Archer contributed a useful 32 before England were eventually bowled out for 453 in the 89th over.

England 453 all out: Harry Brook 75, Dan Lawrence 65, Jamie Smith 69, Ollie Robinson 50. Pakistan's debutant Razaullah finished with 4/148.

Razaullah Shows Fight Despite Heavy Workload

For Pakistan, debutant Razaullah remained one of the few positives of the innings. After making an impact on Day 1 by dismissing Joe Root, the young fast bowler continued to attack England's lower order and finished with impressive figures of 4/148.

His wickets included the dismissals of Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue, although the enormous number of overs he bowled reflected the pressure Pakistan's attack was under as England extended their lead.

Robinson Destroys Pakistan's Start

Pakistan's second innings could hardly have begun worse. Ollie Robinson produced a sensational opening spell, removing both openers without a run on the board.

Saim Ayub was caught by Harry Brook for a first-ball duck, before Abdullah Shafique was caught by Joe Root for another duck. Pakistan suddenly found themselves 0/2 and staring at another major batting collapse.

However, Azan Awais and Shan Masood refused to let England run through the innings. The pair put together a valuable unbeaten partnership, taking Pakistan to 52/2 before rain interrupted play.

Further rain prevented a meaningful final session and the umpires eventually called stumps, leaving Pakistan at 52/2.

Pakistan Still 268 Runs Behind

The scoreboard tells the story of England's dominance. Pakistan were bowled out for only 133 in their first innings and now remain 268 runs behind England's massive total.

England therefore need just eight more wickets to complete a 3-0 series whitewash, while Pakistan face an enormous task simply to make England bat again.

The weather interruptions have given Pakistan some breathing room, but the visitors need a major batting turnaround on Day 3 if they are to keep the Test alive.

What Pakistan Need on Day 3: Azan Awais and Shan Masood must build a substantial partnership, while the middle order will need to produce its best batting performance of the series to prevent England from finishing the match quickly.

What Happens Next?

With England completely in control, Day 3 could prove decisive. Pakistan need to survive England's relentless pace attack and erase a 268-run deficit before they can even think about setting a target.

England, meanwhile, will sense a chance to finish the series with a perfect 3-0 victory. After already winning the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord's, Joe Root's side now has Pakistan under enormous pressure at Edgbaston.