Day four of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston produced the latest key developments in the match. The highlights track the performances and turning points that shaped the closing stages.
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England sweep Pakistan as cricket's balance shifts
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
Joe Root and Jordan Cox overcame an early scare to guide England to victory in the third Test. The result completed a clean sweep for England.
10:53 AMBBC Sport Cricket
England recovered from early trouble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test. The result completed a series whitewash.
10:24 AMAl Jazeera
Joe Root was bowled for 23 by Mohammed Ali, but the dismissal was overturned because the delivery was a no-ball. England were 35-2 while chasing 130 to win the third Test at Edgbaston.
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Mohammad Abbas removed Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the opening over of England's chase on day four. The double strike left England 2-2, needing 130 to win the final Test at Edgbaston.
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Mike Hesson says he is interested in taking Pakistan's Test coaching role permanently and reveals that England approached him earlier this year about its own job.
10:52 AMBBC Sport Cricket
England's Test summer produced some encouraging performances but left unresolved questions about the team's consistency and direction. The assessment weighs the gains made since June against the challenges awaiting them in the next phase.
11:59 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Joe Root says England have finished the summer in a stronger position than where they began. He praised the team's response to a turbulent period and its ability to handle sustained disruption.
11:04 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Player ratings assess England's performances in the Edgbaston win, including a mature batting display and several players who strengthened their case for selection.
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Amazon Warriors defeated TKR after posting 119 for 8 and then triggering a collapse in TKR's top order. Shabnim Ismail took three wickets, while Connell and Campbelle helped complete TKR's first defeat of the season.
1:59 PMESPN Cricket
Mehidy Hasan's four-wicket haul helped Guyana Amazon Warriors secure their eighth win of the season. Trinbago Knight Riders, the defending champions, ended the campaign at the bottom after suffering their seventh defeat.
12:29 AMESPN Cricket
India will face defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday’s Women’s T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai. India are seeking a record-extending eighth title.
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India and Sri Lanka are closely matched in spin bowling ahead of the Asia Cup final. India enter as favourites because they have performed better as a complete team.
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Australia A defeated India A after Tess Flintoff and Milly Illingworth helped trigger a collapse in India's top order. Australia then chased a target of 118 with ease.
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Today at the Test: Highlights from day four of third Test
Summary
Day four of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston produced the latest key developments in the match. The highlights track the performances and turning points that shaped the closing stages.
The decisive question is now how day four changed the balance of the Test before
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Day four sets the terms for the result and reveals which side has control going into the final day.
10:53 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Cox and Root guide England to clean sweep
Summary
Joe Root and Jordan Cox overcame an early scare to guide England to victory in the third Test. The result completed a clean sweep for England.
England's ability to recover after losing early wickets secured the series finale and underlined Root's
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The clean sweep gives England momentum and offers evidence that their batting can absorb setbacks.
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10:24 AMAl Jazeera
England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep
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England recovered from early trouble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test. The result completed a series whitewash.
England's response to the early scare secured both the match and a clean sweep. Pakistan
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The result gives England a decisive series statement and underlines Pakistan's failure to turn promising moments into victories.
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7:24 AMBBC Sport Cricket
'Celebrations cut short!' - no-ball saves Root after being bowled
Summary
Joe Root was bowled for 23 by Mohammed Ali, but the dismissal was overturned because the delivery was a no-ball. England were 35-2 while chasing 130 to win the third Test at Edgbaston.
The no-ball preserved England's most important remaining batter and denied Pakistan a potentially decisive breakthrough.
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Root's survival keeps England's chase structurally intact and makes Pakistan pay for a costly execution error.
6:34 AMBBC Sport Cricket
'What a start!' - England lose Duckett and Gay in first over
Summary
Mohammad Abbas removed Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the opening over of England's chase on day four. The double strike left England 2-2, needing 130 to win the final Test at Edgbaston.
England lost two openers before the chase had properly started, handing Pakistan immediate control of
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Pakistan's opening burst transformed a modest target into a high-risk chase and sharply reduced England's margin for error.
10:52 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Hesson open to Pakistan Test job after England approach
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Mike Hesson says he is interested in taking Pakistan's Test coaching role permanently and reveals that England approached him earlier this year about its own job.
Pakistan now has a credible interim coach willing to stay, giving its leadership a potential
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Pakistan's next coaching decision could shape its Test rebuild and wider cricket structure.
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11:59 AMBBC Sport Cricket
England chasing the rainbow with more questions than answers
Summary
England's Test summer produced some encouraging performances but left unresolved questions about the team's consistency and direction. The assessment weighs the gains made since June against the challenges awaiting them in the next phase.
England improved in parts, but the summer did not establish a settled team or a
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England need to turn scattered improvement into a stable Test identity before the next major challenge.
11:04 AMBBC Sport Cricket
England in better place than start of summer - Root
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Joe Root says England have finished the summer in a stronger position than where they began. He praised the team's response to a turbulent period and its ability to handle sustained disruption.
Root's assessment points to resilience as England's clearest gain, even if results and performances remained
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England have recovered some belief, but the next test is converting that resilience into consistent results.
8:24 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Who has given selectors food for thought? England-Pakistan player ratings
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Player ratings assess England's performances in the Edgbaston win, including a mature batting display and several players who strengthened their case for selection.
The match has shifted England's selection debate from established roles toward the value of emerging
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England's depth is becoming a selection advantage, but it will also force difficult choices over continuity and form.
1:59 PMESPN Cricket
Ismail, Connell, Campbelle hand TKR first defeat of season
Summary
Amazon Warriors defeated TKR after posting 119 for 8 and then triggering a collapse in TKR's top order. Shabnim Ismail took three wickets, while Connell and Campbelle helped complete TKR's first defeat of the season.
Ismail's opening burst changed the match by exposing TKR's top-order dependence in a modest chase.
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TKR's first loss shows that early pressure with the ball can unsettle their strongest route to victory.
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Mehidy four-for takes Amazon Warriors to eighth win; TKR finish last
Summary
Mehidy Hasan's four-wicket haul helped Guyana Amazon Warriors secure their eighth win of the season. Trinbago Knight Riders, the defending champions, ended the campaign at the bottom after suffering their seventh defeat.
The result confirms a sharp reversal in fortunes: Guyana have built a dominant regular season
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The defending champions' collapse reshapes the competition and underlines Guyana's status as the team to beat.
1:18 PMAl Jazeera
India vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final – schedule, teams, form
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India will face defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday’s Women’s T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai. India are seeking a record-extending eighth title.
The final sets India’s tournament dominance against Sri Lanka’s status as the reigning champion. A
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The match is a direct test of India’s long-term supremacy against Sri Lanka’s ability to retain its place at the top.
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It's spin vs spin as India and Sri Lanka battle for Asia Cup title
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India and Sri Lanka are closely matched in spin bowling ahead of the Asia Cup final. India enter as favourites because they have performed better as a complete team.
India's edge comes from greater balance rather than a clear advantage in their main tactical
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The final is likely to turn on whether Sri Lanka's spin can offset India's broader team strength.
12:12 PMESPN Cricket
Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth lead Australia A's rout of India A
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Australia A defeated India A after Tess Flintoff and Milly Illingworth helped trigger a collapse in India's top order. Australia then chased a target of 118 with ease.
India A never recovered once its top order failed, turning a manageable contest into a
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The defeat exposes India's vulnerability against early movement and gives Australia A a decisive developmental win.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
The scorecard tracks the third one-day international between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek, including the match situation and individual performances.
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South African seamer Ottneil Baartman bowled only five overs and did not bat in the Dolphins' second innings during their four-day series defeat. His limited involvement has raised concerns over an injury.
3:58 PMESPN Cricket
Surrey beat Somerset by one wicket at The Oval to reach the One-Day Cup semi-finals. Durham and Lancashire also secured closing-round victories.
2:50 PMBBC Sport Cricket
India face a difficult decision over their opening pair against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma competing for two places.
11:01 AMESPN Cricket
Surrey reached the Eliminator by beating Somerset by one wicket with three balls remaining. Somerset's centuries from Niamh Holland and Sophie Luff were not enough to prevent the defeat.
1:28 PMESPN Cricket
Hollie Armitage scored a century to lead Durham to victory in their final match of the campaign. Bess Heath added a half-century, while Katie George's hundred for Warwickshire came in a losing cause.
1:26 PMESPN Cricket
Kate Cross and Fi Morris took five wickets between them as Lancashire defeated Yorkshire in the season-ending match. The victory marked the farewell of the retiring pair.
12:32 PMESPN CricketPakistan's Test campaign lasted long enough to delay Saim Ayub's planned return to the Caribbean Premier League by a day after his franchise had booked his flight from England.
11:06 AMESPN Cricket
Joe Root praised England's squad for maintaining focus through what he called a chaotic series after they beat Pakistan to complete a 3-0 win.
10:09 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Harleen Deol has joined the Barbados Tridents for the rest of the Women's Caribbean Premier League season. Her signing brings the number of Indian players in the competition to five.
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South Africa hammer Namibia to sweep ODI series 3-0 - sorecard
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The scorecard tracks the third one-day international between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek, including the match situation and individual performances.
South Africa entered the match seeking a series clean sweep, while Namibia had the chance
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The match tests South Africa's depth and determines whether Namibia can avoid a series whitewash.
3:58 PMESPN Cricket
Ottneil Baartman injury concern for South Africa
Summary
South African seamer Ottneil Baartman bowled only five overs and did not bat in the Dolphins' second innings during their four-day series defeat. His limited involvement has raised concerns over an injury.
Baartman's inability to complete a normal workload creates uncertainty over his fitness and availability for
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Any absence would reduce South Africa's pace-bowling depth and could alter selection plans.
2:50 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Surrey edge past Somerset to make One-Day Cup semi
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Surrey beat Somerset by one wicket at The Oval to reach the One-Day Cup semi-finals. Durham and Lancashire also secured closing-round victories.
Surrey's narrow chase sends them through despite leaving almost no margin for error, while Somerset
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Surrey's survival keeps them in contention, while the One-Day Cup has moved into its decisive knockout phase.
11:01 AMESPN Cricket
India face tough selection calls as Afghanistan play hosts in Delhi
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India face a difficult decision over their opening pair against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma competing for two places.
The selection problem reflects a surplus of viable options rather than a lack of form,
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India's handling of this selection squeeze will shape both immediate balance and the development path of its next generation.
1:28 PMESPN Cricket
Surrey sneak through to Eliminator with one-wicket win
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Surrey reached the Eliminator by beating Somerset by one wicket with three balls remaining. Somerset's centuries from Niamh Holland and Sophie Luff were not enough to prevent the defeat.
Surrey survived a high-pressure chase despite Somerset's two major batting contributions. Somerset's failure to defend
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The result sends Surrey into the knockout stage and shows how decisive late-innings execution can be.
1:26 PMESPN Cricket
Hollie Armitage ton signs off Durham's campaign with a win
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Hollie Armitage scored a century to lead Durham to victory in their final match of the campaign. Bess Heath added a half-century, while Katie George's hundred for Warwickshire came in a losing cause.
Durham's stronger support around Armitage's innings separated the teams despite George producing the match's other
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Durham end the campaign with evidence of batting depth, while Warwickshire must address their dependence on individual performances.
12:32 PMESPN Cricket
Kate Cross, Fi Morris bid farewell with Lancashire win
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Kate Cross and Fi Morris took five wickets between them as Lancashire defeated Yorkshire in the season-ending match. The victory marked the farewell of the retiring pair.
Cross and Morris shaped their final appearance with a decisive bowling contribution rather than a
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Lancashire must rebuild its attack after losing two proven performers who still influenced the result at the end.
11:06 AMESPN Cricket
Razaullah's heroics delay Saim Ayub's CPL return by a day
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Pakistan's Test campaign lasted long enough to delay Saim Ayub's planned return to the Caribbean Premier League by a day after his franchise had booked his flight from England.
The extended match created a direct conflict between Pakistan's international schedule and Ayub's franchise commitment.
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Cricket's crowded calendar is increasing the logistical and contractual pressure on players.
10:09 AMBBC Sport Cricket
'We'll celebrate' - Root praises team for ignoring 'chaos' in series win
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Joe Root praised England's squad for maintaining focus through what he called a chaotic series after they beat Pakistan to complete a 3-0 win.
England's response to disruption became part of the competitive advantage, with Root crediting the squad's
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England have shown they can convert a turbulent environment into consistent results.
1:07 AMESPN Cricket
Harleen Deol joins Barbados Tridents for remainder of WCPL
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Harleen Deol has joined the Barbados Tridents for the rest of the Women's Caribbean Premier League season. Her signing brings the number of Indian players in the competition to five.
The move expands India's footprint in the WCPL and gives Barbados another established international option
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Deol's addition strengthens Barbados and raises the profile of Indian talent in the WCPL.
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