England leave Pakistan 268 runs behind after day two at Edgbaston
England made 453 before Ollie Robinson took two early wickets, leaving Pakistan 52 for two and 268 runs behind at the rain-shortened close on September 10, 2026.
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- England made 453 before Ollie Robinson took two early wickets, leaving Pakistan 52 for two and 268 runs behind at the rain-shortened close on September 10, 2026.
England finished the second day of the third Test at Edgbaston on September 10, 2026, with Pakistan 52 for two in their second innings and still 268 runs behind, according to The Guardian’s match report.
England were bowled out for 453 by tea after resuming on 156 for four. Harry Brook made 75 before being run out, Dan Lawrence scored 65 and Jamie Smith added 69, building a commanding first-innings advantage.
Ollie Robinson then struck twice in his opening over. Saim Ayub was caught by Brook at second slip from the first delivery, before Abdullah Shafique edged the fourth to Joe Root. The double-wicket maiden immediately put Pakistan under pressure as they began trying to erase the deficit.
Rain limited the evening session to 12.4 overs and prevented England from pressing further before the close. Pakistan retain eight wickets but must add another 268 runs to draw level with England’s total across the two innings.
England are pursuing a 3-0 series sweep. The match remains unfinished, with Pakistan’s next task on September 11 to extend their second innings and force England to bat again.
