England’s fast bowlers encountered a significant challenge as Pakistan displayed remarkable resilience during the third day of the last Test at Edgbaston. After struggling to reach 200 runs in five previous innings, Pakistan needed 268 runs to force England to bat again, and their batters finally rose to the occasion.

Key contributions from Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Azan Awais saw Pakistan recover from a shaky start, ultimately scoring 449 all out. This set England a target of 130 runs to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep on Saturday.

Highlights of the day included:

• Razaullah, on his debut, impressed with an explosive innings, smashing nine sixes and finishing with 81 runs.
• Masood narrowly missed a century, scoring 95, while Babar Azam added 76 to his tally, showcasing his return to form after a disappointing series.
• Awais contributed a steady 59 runs, forming an essential partnership with Masood to stabilize Pakistan’s innings.

England's bowlers had a challenging day, with Ollie Robinson struggling, and both Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer proving expensive. Gus Atkinson, despite some success with three wickets, could not contain Pakistan’s spirited batting.

The day was marked by moments of luck for the Pakistani batsmen, including dropped catches and a review that overturned an lbw decision. As Pakistan took the lead, Razaullah's aggressive batting proved pivotal, leaving England with a tough task ahead. The performance raises questions for incoming head coach Stephen Fleming and captain Joe Root as they prepare for the final innings.