England complete 3-0 Test whitewash over Pakistan

England completed a 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan, winning the third Test by eight wickets at Edgbaston on September 12, 2026. The victory, secured after a tense chase, marked England's first home series sweep of Pakistan and provided a significant boost following a turbulent period that included a series loss to New Zealand and the departures of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. Chasing a modest target of 130, England suffered an early setback when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed for nought in the first over by Mohammad Abbas. However, captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox steadied the innings with an unbeaten 128-run partnership. Root, who marked his return to the captaincy, was reprieved twice during the chase: once when he was bowled off a no-ball from Mohammad Ali, and again when an edge went untouched through the slips. He finished unbeaten on 62, while Cox contributed 59 not out, guiding England to victory in the 25th over. Pakistan's second innings had provided a late fightback, with debutant Razaullah scoring 81 off 63 balls, including nine sixes, to help set the target.