Pakistan debutant Razaullah said he enjoyed the challenge after producing an astonishing innings at Edgbaston. His 81 from 63 balls helped Pakistan set England 130 to win the final Test.
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Razaullah’s debut turns Pakistan’s Test finale into a contest
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
Shan Masood and Azan Awais built a century partnership to resist England, with Dan Lawrence taking the only wicket of the morning session.
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Alastair Cook said England lacked a clear plan and lost control while facing Razaullah's aggressive batting on the third day of the final Test. Pakistan's counterattack left England chasing 130 for victory.
3:48 PMBBC Sport Cricket
The podcast examines England's chase of 130 after Pakistan mounted a difficult fightback on a demanding day in the field. The discussion focuses on the pressure created by Razaullah's attacking innings.
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The highlights cover the third day of the final Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston. Pakistan's second-innings recovery and Razaullah's attacking batting set up England's chase of 130.
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England need 130 runs to win the third Test after Pakistan recovered through a rapid, attacking second innings led by debutant Razaullah. His 81 off 63 balls helped Pakistan create a competitive finish at Edgbaston.
2:23 PMBBC Sport CricketDurham secured promotion to the top flight as Division Two champions by routing Middlesex, with Brydon Carse and Callum Parkinson helping seal the result with two rounds remaining.
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Durham head coach Ryan Campbell says a winter of difficult conversations helped transform the team into Division Two champions after a successful summer.
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South Africa moved 2-0 ahead of Namibia after a maiden ODI century from Esterhuizen and four wickets from Duan Jansen. Namibia, chasing 336, were bowled out for a heavy defeat after De Zorzi scored 79 and Eathan Bosch claimed three wickets.
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Sri Lanka recovered from a top-order collapse to beat Pakistan and reach the Asia Cup final. They will face India in Sunday's title match.
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The Blaze beat Essex by nine wickets, with the Bryce sisters driving a dominant chase. The result secured top spot and direct qualification for the Metro Bank final.
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Derbyshire beat Kent by 181 runs, with Ben Aitchison's five-wicket haul driving the result. The defeat leaves Kent third in Division Two.
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Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and batter Imam-ul-Haq have been questioned by cybercrimes investigators. At least one player reportedly faced several hours of questioning, and at least one received a questionnaire for a written response.
10:19 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan will use Kookaburra balls instead of Dukes for the 2026-27 first-class season, a change expected to give batters longer periods at the crease and create greater opportunities for spinners.
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Razaullah: 'I was just enjoying myself'
Summary
Pakistan debutant Razaullah said he enjoyed the challenge after producing an astonishing innings at Edgbaston. His 81 from 63 balls helped Pakistan set England 130 to win the final Test.
Razaullah's relaxed mindset supported the aggressive batting that changed the match. His ability to attack
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The innings showed how fearless intent from a debutant can alter a Test match's balance.
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4:26 PMESPN Cricket
Razaullah heroics leave England with 130 chase on day four
Summary
Shan Masood and Azan Awais built a century partnership to resist England, with Dan Lawrence taking the only wicket of the morning session.
Pakistan finally imposed a cost on England's attack by putting together a substantial stand and
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The century stand restored Pakistan's competitiveness and made England work harder for the decisive breakthrough.
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3:48 PMBBC Sport Cricket
'Out of control' - Cook questions England tactics
Summary
Alastair Cook said England lacked a clear plan and lost control while facing Razaullah's aggressive batting on the third day of the final Test. Pakistan's counterattack left England chasing 130 for victory.
England's tactical failure was most visible in their response to Razaullah, whose hitting disrupted their
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England's management of pressure, rather than the target alone, now defines the final Test.
3:08 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Test Match Special Podcast
Summary
The podcast examines England's chase of 130 after Pakistan mounted a difficult fightback on a demanding day in the field. The discussion focuses on the pressure created by Razaullah's attacking innings.
England's chase is now a test of composure after Pakistan forced them to spend the
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The final chase now carries more tactical and psychological weight than the target suggests.
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Cricket: Today at the Test
Summary
The highlights cover the third day of the final Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston. Pakistan's second-innings recovery and Razaullah's attacking batting set up England's chase of 130.
The day's decisive shift came when Pakistan stopped defending their position and attacked England's bowlers.
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The highlights capture how quickly Pakistan turned a difficult position into a live contest.
2:23 PMBBC Sport Cricket
England need 130 after thrilling Razaullah hitting
Summary
England need 130 runs to win the third Test after Pakistan recovered through a rapid, attacking second innings led by debutant Razaullah. His 81 off 63 balls helped Pakistan create a competitive finish at Edgbaston.
Razaullah's acceleration added enough runs to make England's chase uncertain despite Pakistan's earlier difficulties. England
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A low target has become a meaningful test of England's ability to chase under pressure.
6:15 PMESPN Cricket
Durham promoted as Division Two champions with rout of Middlesex
Summary
Durham secured promotion to the top flight as Division Two champions by routing Middlesex, with Brydon Carse and Callum Parkinson helping seal the result with two rounds remaining.
The scale and timing of the win confirm Durham's control of the division rather than
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Durham return to the top flight as champions, with time to plan for a tougher competitive level.
2 stories · 2 sources
1:41 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Tough chats and Three Peaks - Durham's road to the title
Summary
Durham head coach Ryan Campbell says a winter of difficult conversations helped transform the team into Division Two champions after a successful summer.
Durham converted an internal reset into sustained results, rather than relying on a late-season surge.
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Durham's promotion now rests on a rebuilt team culture as well as performances on the field.
12:16 PMESPN Cricket
Esterhuizen maiden ODI ton, Duan Jansen four-for power South Africa to 2-0 lead
Summary
South Africa moved 2-0 ahead of Namibia after a maiden ODI century from Esterhuizen and four wickets from Duan Jansen. Namibia, chasing 336, were bowled out for a heavy defeat after De Zorzi scored 79 and Eathan Bosch claimed three wickets.
South Africa combined a substantial total with enough wicket-taking depth to prevent Namibia from mounting
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South Africa have already secured control of the series, while Namibia face a decisive test of their ODI depth.
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Sri Lanka thwart Fatima Sana challenge to secure Asia Cup final spot
Summary
Sri Lanka recovered from a top-order collapse to beat Pakistan and reach the Asia Cup final. They will face India in Sunday's title match.
Sri Lanka's recovery showed enough lower-order resilience to withstand Fatima Sana's challenge and protect a
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Sri Lanka's escape keeps them in contention for the Asia Cup title despite a fragile start.
11:50 AMESPN Cricket
Bryce sisters demolish Essex to book Blaze's final spot
Summary
The Blaze beat Essex by nine wickets, with the Bryce sisters driving a dominant chase. The result secured top spot and direct qualification for the Metro Bank final.
The Blaze turned a high-stakes qualification match into a one-sided result, removing the need for
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The Blaze's decisive win gives them both final qualification and a competitive advantage in the title race.
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2:49 PMESPN Cricket
Ben Aitchison five-for hurts Kent's promotion challenge
Summary
Derbyshire beat Kent by 181 runs, with Ben Aitchison's five-wicket haul driving the result. The defeat leaves Kent third in Division Two.
The loss costs Kent ground in the promotion race and gives Derbyshire a decisive boost.
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A heavy defeat has tightened the pressure on Kent in the promotion race.
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10:19 AMESPN Cricket
Rizwan and Imam quizzed by Pakistan's cybercrimes investigators
Summary
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and batter Imam-ul-Haq have been questioned by cybercrimes investigators. At least one player reportedly faced several hours of questioning, and at least one received a questionnaire for a written response.
The investigation brings two prominent Pakistan players into a formal cybercrimes process, although the available
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The case adds legal and reputational pressure around Pakistan's national-team players while the underlying allegations remain unclear.
10:47 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan switch from Dukes to Kookaburra for 2026-27 first-class season
Summary
Pakistan will use Kookaburra balls instead of Dukes for the 2026-27 first-class season, a change expected to give batters longer periods at the crease and create greater opportunities for spinners.
The ball change should reduce early movement and shift the balance of domestic cricket toward
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The switch could alter player development and selection by rewarding different skills across Pakistan's first-class system.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Devdutt Padikkal says leading India A in the four-day series against Australia A can sharpen his batting rather than distract from it. He described the domestic grind as demanding preparation for the opportunity.
11:57 PMESPN Cricket
Surrey drew with Sussex and increased their distance from Leicestershire in the relegation battle, despite Tom Haines making a half-century.
12:04 PMESPN Cricket
Shaheen Afridi says Test cricket remains his first priority and wants to regain his place in Pakistan's red-ball squad. The left-arm seamer is seeking a return after losing his position.
11:33 AMESPN CricketSouth Africa reduced Zimbabwe to 12 for four inside four overs before Zimbabwe recovered to a total of almost a run a ball. Bosch's 83 then anchored South Africa's chase to a comfortable victory.
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Sri Lanka selected Perera and Ayodhya for the match against Pakistan while leaving out batter Vishmi Gunaratne and seamer Chethana Vimukthi.
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Hampshire head coach Russell Domingo says his side need a miracle to avoid relegation from County Championship Division One.
10:06 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Olly Stone took three of Hampshire's final wickets as Nottinghamshire closed out a crucial result. The victory kept the defending champions in contention in a three-way title race.
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For Padikkal, captaincy 'just helps my batting even further'
Summary
Devdutt Padikkal says leading India A in the four-day series against Australia A can sharpen his batting rather than distract from it. He described the domestic grind as demanding preparation for the opportunity.
Padikkal's appointment gives him responsibility alongside a direct test of his red-ball form against strong
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The series offers Padikkal a dual audition for leadership and a place in India's longer-format batting group.
12:04 PMESPN Cricket
Surrey build buffer as match fizzles
Summary
Surrey drew with Sussex and increased their distance from Leicestershire in the relegation battle, despite Tom Haines making a half-century.
The draw benefits Surrey more than Sussex because it adds separation from the immediate danger,
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Surrey have improved their survival odds, but the lack of a win leaves the relegation fight unresolved.
2 stories · 2 sources
11:33 AMESPN Cricket
Shaheen Afridi: 'Red-ball cricket is always my first priority'
Summary
Shaheen Afridi says Test cricket remains his first priority and wants to regain his place in Pakistan's red-ball squad. The left-arm seamer is seeking a return after losing his position.
Afridi's stated priority puts his Test ambitions ahead of the shorter-format demands that have dominated
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Pakistan could regain a key pace threat if Afridi converts that commitment into a successful Test comeback.
11:20 AMESPN Cricket
Bosch 83 sets up South Africa's comfortable win
Summary
South Africa reduced Zimbabwe to 12 for four inside four overs before Zimbabwe recovered to a total of almost a run a ball. Bosch's 83 then anchored South Africa's chase to a comfortable victory.
South Africa's early burst created the decisive advantage, even though Zimbabwe's recovery prevented a complete
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South Africa showed they can absorb a mid-innings recovery and still win comfortably through disciplined batting.
10:53 AMESPN Cricket
Perera, Ayodhya in as Sri Lanka bowl against Pakistan
Summary
Sri Lanka selected Perera and Ayodhya for the match against Pakistan while leaving out batter Vishmi Gunaratne and seamer Chethana Vimukthi.
Sri Lanka have changed both batting and bowling personnel, indicating a tactical recalibration for the
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The selection changes could determine whether Sri Lanka gain early control or allow Pakistan's batting to establish the match.
10:06 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Hampshire need miracle to avoid relegation - Domingo
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Hampshire head coach Russell Domingo says his side need a miracle to avoid relegation from County Championship Division One.
Hampshire's relegation threat reflects a campaign in which results have left them with little room
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Hampshire's top-tier status is at immediate risk, with relegation likely to reshape recruitment, planning and squad retention.
8:25 AMESPN Cricket
Olly Stone keeps Nottinghamshire's title defence on track
Summary
Olly Stone took three of Hampshire's final wickets as Nottinghamshire closed out a crucial result. The victory kept the defending champions in contention in a three-way title race.
Stone's late spell turned a competitive finish into a result for Nottinghamshire. The win preserves
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Nottinghamshire remain firmly in the hunt for back-to-back titles.
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