England showcased a commanding performance on day one of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, dismissing the visitors for just 133 runs before closing the day at 156-4, establishing a 23-run lead.

Emilio Gay (60) and Harry Brook (52 not out) played crucial roles in the latter part of the innings, rescuing England from an early collapse at 39-3. This included a notable dismissal of Joe Root (8), who was out lbw for the tenth time in 13 innings, courtesy of Pakistan's debutant pacer Razaullah (2-42).

The morning session saw a flurry of wickets, with Ollie Robinson (3-15) achieving his 100th Test wicket, while Josh Tongue finished with 4-42, dismantling key batsmen including Babar Azam (7) and Saud Shakeel (43). Jofra Archer also contributed significantly, taking 3-25.

Pakistan's batting woes continued, marking their shortest innings of the series at just 33.5 overs. Following a disappointing 194-run defeat at Lord's, the touring side made several changes, dropping seven players and introducing newcomers, some of whom struggled against a potent England attack.

Tongue, reflecting on the day, expressed satisfaction with the team's bowling performance, emphasizing the effectiveness of their strategy on a decent pitch. Meanwhile, commentators highlighted Razaullah as a bright spot for Pakistan, noting his pace and ability to trouble seasoned batsmen like Root.

As the teams prepare for day two, England looks set to capitalize on their strong position, while Pakistan seeks to regroup and improve their batting display.