England continued to assert their dominance over Pakistan at Edgbaston, bowling the visitors out for a mere 133 runs. Josh Tongue shone with figures of 4 for 42, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer combined for six wickets, showcasing the ineffectiveness of Pakistan's revamped lineup after trailing 2-0 in the three-match series.

By the end of day one, England stood at 156-4, leading by 23 runs. Emilio Gay and Harry Brook both scored fifties, though captain Joe Root fell to his 10th lbw in 13 innings.

Despite the overcast conditions and floodlights in use all day, the pitch provided little assistance. Robinson's exceptional bowling, conceding just 15 runs in 11 overs, marked his ascent to 102 Test wickets, maintaining a post-war average of 19.1—the best for bowlers with over 100 dismissals.

Key highlights include:

• Saim Ayub, making his first-class debut, became Robinson's 100th Test victim.
• All of Pakistan's top five were dismissed for single figures, a first for a Test in England.
• Saud Shakeel showed some resistance with a score of 43, but ultimately fell to Tongue.

After a shaky start, England's batting was stabilized by Gay and Brook. Gay, under pressure due to his form, reached his third Test half-century with a score of 60 before being bowled by Razaullah. Brook, who scored 52 not out, surpassed 1,000 Test runs against Pakistan in just 14 innings. The match promises to unfold further on Thursday as England looks to capitalize on their strong position.