England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep

England overcome early tremors to win ⁠third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets, clinching a series whitewash.Published On 12 Sep 202612 Sep 2026Joe Root led from the front as England survived a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash.The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Abbas.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Maresca’s first big test as City travel to United for Manchester derbylist 2 of 4Three-peat on the cards? Sabalenka faces Rybakina in US Open showdownlist 3 of 4Real Madrid’s Mbappe: AI dictator memes show lack of political awarenesslist 4 of 4City boss Enzo Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derbyend of listRoot, England’s record runscorer, edged his first ball, bowled by Razaullah, through the slips for four in a nervy start but settled and scored quickly to take the sting out of the situation.England captain Joe Root bats during day four of the third Test at Edgbaston [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]The skipper was given a huge reprieve when he ch...