England are on the cusp of a historic 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan as Ollie Robinson continued his outstanding summer with two wickets in his opening over in the third Test at Edgbaston.
The 32-year-old seamer, who has been almost unplayable in this series, struck with the first ball of Pakistan’s second innings on Thursday and again three deliveries later to leave England closing in on a crushing victory.
- Ollie Robinson takes 2-10 from 6 overs to leave Pakistan reeling
- England push Pakistan towards defeat, needing 268 runs to make England bat again
- Robinson has taken 21 wickets at an average of under 7 runs each in the series
Pakistan’s Batting Woes Continue
Pakistan’s batting coach Mike Smith praised Robinson’s consistency, saying: “He’s probably one of the most consistent bowlers in world cricket. He knows what he’s doing with the ball, and he wears you down a bit so it’s a challenge.”
Pakistan’s Shan Masood and Azan Awais were still at the crease at the close, but their team’s position appears hopeless.
England’s Dominant Performance
England, who led by 23 overnight, had earlier pressed the accelerator to extend their first-innings advantage to a daunting 320. Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence extended their fifth-wicket partnership to 86 until Brook set off for an impossible single and was run out by Masood for 75 from 97 balls.
Dan Lawrence went on to make 65 from 82 balls before dragging a wide ball onto his stumps to give Mohammad Imran his first Test wicket.
Pakistan’s Youngster Shows Promise
Razaullah, the 21-year-old Pakistani bowler, showed promise despite being expensive, conceding 148 runs off his 23 overs. He posed a threat with his pace and aggression, taking four wickets including that of Ollie Robinson.
Conclusion
England are on the brink of a historic series whitewash over Pakistan, with Ollie Robinson’s outstanding performance leading the way. Pakistan’s batting woes continue, and they face an uphill task to salvage any pride from the series.
Q1: What is the current state of the third Test between England and Pakistan?
A1: England are on the verge of a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan, with Pakistan trailing by 268 runs in their second innings.
Q2: Who has been the standout performer for England in the series?
A2: Ollie Robinson has been the standout performer for England, taking 21 wickets at an average of under 7 runs each in the series.
Q3: What is the highest Test score for Jamie Smith since his return to the England team?
A3: Jamie Smith scored 69 off 84 balls, including one six and nine fours, in the third Test against Pakistan, his highest Test score since a second-innings 88 against India 14 months ago.
Q4: Who is the young Pakistani bowler who showed promise in the third Test?
A4: Razaullah, the 21-year-old Pakistani bowler, showed promise despite being expensive, conceding 148 runs off his 23 overs.
Q5: What is the significance of a 3-0 series whitewash for England?
A5: A 3-0 series whitewash would be a historic victory for England, marking a dominant performance over Pakistan in the series.
