England Dominate Pakistan in Third Test at Edgbaston
3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Pakistan
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- The Guardian
- BBC News
- Dawn
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England moved closer to a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan on Thursday during the second day of the third Test at Edgbaston. After Pakistan was bowled out for 133 in their first innings, England scored 453, establishing a lead of 320 runs. Harry Brook scored 75 before being run out, while Jamie Smith scored 69 and Dan Lawrence added 65. Ollie Robinson also contributed 50 runs and continued his strong series form by taking two wickets in the opening four balls of Pakistan's second innings. Pakistan reached 52 for 2 before rain ended play early, leaving them 268 runs behind.
Pakistan's struggle has been marked by significant instability. The team made four changes to the side in Birmingham after sacking head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul following the second Test. Despite the poor form, 21 year old debutant Razaullah provided a highlight for the visitors by taking 4 wickets for 148 runs.
Reporting on the event differed based on political lean. Center-left sources framed the match as a crushing and embarrassing defeat for a hapless Pakistan side that is a pale shadow of its former self. The center source focused on the tactical shift under captain Joe Root, noting a new found ruthlessness and maturity compared to the previous regime of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Framed the event as a one-sided demolition and a bleak moment for a struggling Pakistan team.
- Centre
- Framed the event as a sign of England's tactical evolution and increased ruthlessness under new leadership.
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