England captain Joe Root led his team to victory at Edgbaston, completing a 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan in the Rothesay Series. Set a target of 130 runs, England faced early challenges when Mohammad Abbas dismissed both openers for zero runs in the first over. However, Root's leadership shone through as he partnered with Jordan Cox to secure the win with an unbeaten stand of 128 runs, finishing with 62 not out and Cox contributing 59 not out.

This victory marked England’s best result since their triumph against the West Indies in 2024, providing a solid foundation for Root's captaincy after the tumultuous departure of Ben Stokes. Looking ahead, England faces tougher tests in South Africa and Bangladesh, along with a one-off match in Melbourne.

Despite the win, England’s top order struggles persisted. Ben Duckett, averaging just 8.80 in the series, fell victim to Abbas, while his partner Emilio Gay faced a similar fate, dismissed for a duck after a promising 60 in the first innings.

Abbas’ early wickets reignited Pakistan's hopes, but they failed to capitalize on the momentum. Root survived two close calls, benefiting from a no-ball when he was on 23 and edging a delivery between slips later in his innings. With Cox's impressive performance at the other end, the pressure eased as Root reached his fifty off 57 balls. The match concluded fittingly with a misfield, underscoring the errors that plagued Pakistan throughout the tour.