ENG vs PAK 3rd Test 2026 Full Match Recap: England Complete 3–0 Series Whitewash

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ENG vs PAK 3rd Test 2026 Full Match Recap: England Sweep Series 3–0 at Edgbaston

England concluded their home Test summer in emphatic fashion, completing a dominant 3–0 series whitewash over Pakistan with an 8-wicket victory in the 3rd Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Despite a dramatic second-innings fightback from Pakistan led by debutant Razaullah, England chased down a target of 130 runs on Day 4 to wrap up the series.

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Match Summary: 3rd Test at a Glance

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
Dates: September 9–12, 2026
Toss: England won the toss and elected to bowl
Result: England won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match:Dan Lawrence (65 runs & 2/17)
Player of the Series:Ollie Robinson (England) & Mohammad Abbas (Pakistan)

Full Match Scorecard

Innings	Team	Score	Top Scorers	Best Bowlers
1st Innings	Pakistan	133 all out (33.5 overs)	Saud Shakeel 43 (47) Mohammad Abbas 21 (36)	Josh Tongue 4/42 (10) Ollie Robinson 3/15 (11) Jofra Archer 3/25 (7.5)
1st Innings	England	453 all out (89.0 overs)	Harry Brook 75 (97) Jamie Smith 69 (84) Dan Lawrence 65 (82) Emilio Gay 60 (114)	Razaullah 4/148 (23) Mohammad Imran 2/47 (16) Mohammad Ali 2/92 (19)
2nd Innings	Pakistan	449 all out (96.4 overs)	Shan Masood 95 (148) Razaullah 81 (63) Babar Azam 76 (103) Azan Awais 59 (84)	Gus Atkinson 3/109 (24) Dan Lawrence 2/17 (4.4) Ollie Robinson 2/54 (23) Josh Tongue 2/106 (22)
2nd Innings	England	130/2 (24.2 overs)	Joe Root 62* (69) Jordan Cox 59* (76)	Mohammad Abbas 2/27 (8)

Day-by-Day Match Progress

Day 1: England Pace Attack Dominates Early

England captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bowl on a green Edgbaston surface. The decision paid off immediately as Josh Tongue (4/42), Ollie Robinson (3/15), and Jofra Archer (3/25) dismantled the Pakistani batting lineup.Pakistan were skittled out for just 133 in 33.5 overs, with only Saud Shakeel offering resistance with a counter-attacking 43 off 47 balls.

In response, England built a strong base despite losing early wickets. Opener Emilio Gay notched a solid 60, while Harry Brook smashed 75 off 97 balls to put England ahead before stumps.

Day 2: England Extend Lead to 320 Runs

England’s middle and lower order continued the onslaught on Day 2. Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith (69 off 84) and all-rounder Dan Lawrence (65 off 82) scored fluent half-centuries.Quickfire contributions from Ollie Robinson (50 off 47) and Jofra Archer (32* off 17) pushed England’s first-innings total to 453, establishing a massive 320-run first-innings lead.

Pakistani debutant bowler Razaullah took 4/148 in his first Test innings.Facing a daunting deficit, Pakistan ended Day 2 at 52/2 in their second innings.

Day 3: Masood, Babar, and Razaullah Lead Staggering Fightback

Day 3 delivered one of the most entertaining passages of Test cricket in the series. Pakistan’s top order produced a spirited recovery. Shan Masood played a captain’s knock of 95, falling just short of a century after a sharp catch at gully by Dan Lawrence.Babar Azam posted 76, sharing crucial partnerships with Azan Awais (59) and Masood.

After a middle-order collapse reduced Pakistan to 318/8, 21-year-old debutant Razaullah produced an extraordinary blitz at No. 9. Striking 81 off just 63 balls with 9 sixes, he equalled the record for the most sixes in a Test innings by a debutant.Combined with Mohammad Abbas’s 42, Pakistan posted 449 in their second innings, setting England a target of 130.

Day 4: Root and Cox Seal the 3–0 Sweep

Chasing 130, England suffered a momentary wobble in the very first over when Mohammad Abbas removed both openers for ducks.

However, Joe Root (62* off 69) and Jordan Cox (59* off 76) steadied the ship with an unbeaten 130-run partnership. England reached the target in 24.2 overs to complete an 8-wicket victory and seal a 3–0 series whitewash.

Series Takeaways

Ollie Robinson’s Masterclass: Robinson ended the series with 21 wickets, earning Player of the Series honors alongside Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas.
Emergence of Razaullah:Despite Pakistan’s series defeat, debutant Razaullah stood out as a key discovery with both bat and ball.
England’s Summer Comeback:After dropping an earlier series to New Zealand, England finished their 2026 home Test summer on a high note before their upcoming winter tour of South Africa.

FAQs

Q1: What was the result of the ENG vs PAK 3rd Test 2026?

A: England won the 3rd Test by 8 wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham, chasing down a 130-run target in the second innings to seal a 3–0 series whitewash.

Q2: Who won the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards?

Player of the Match (3rd Test): Dan Lawrence for his all-round performance (65 runs in the first innings and 2/17 with the ball).
Player of the Series: Ollie Robinson (England, 21 wickets) and Mohammad Abbas (Pakistan).

Q3: What was the overall score breakdown for the 3rd Test?

Pakistan 1st Innings: 133 all out (33.5 overs)
England 1st Innings: 453 all out (89.0 overs)
Pakistan 2nd Innings: 449 all out (96.4 overs)
England 2nd Innings: 130/2 (24.2 overs)

Q4: Who scored the most runs in the 3rd Test match?

A: Pakistan captain Shan Masood scored the highest individual innings of the match with 95 runs off 148 balls in Pakistan’s second innings. For England, Harry Brook scored top honors in the first innings with 75 runs off 97 balls.

Q5: What record did Pakistani debutant Razaullah set in the 3rd Test?

A: 21-year-old debutant Razaullah scored a rapid 81 runs off 63 balls at No. 9 in the second innings, including 9 sixes. He reached his half-century in just 43 balls, setting the record for the fastest Test debut fifty by a Pakistan batter.

Q6: What milestone did Ollie Robinson achieve during the match?

A: Ollie Robinson claimed his 100th Test wicket during the 3rd Test and finished as the top wicket-taker of the series with 21 wickets.

Q7: What were the results of the 1st and 2nd Test matches in the 2026 series?