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Pakistan team was all out for 133 runs on the first day of the third Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Pakistan, which was trailing 2-0 in the series, made seven changes in the team but could not overcome the batting problem.

Even after seven changes, Pakistan was all out for 133 runs.

After losing the second Test played at Lord’s, Pakistan made a major change in the team for the third Test. Some new players were given a chance in the team and some players returned. However, its effect was not visible on Pakistan’s batting.

Pakistan had a bad start. Returning Sam Ayub was out LBW without opening the account. After this, England’s fast bowlers maintained constant pressure and did not allow Pakistani batsmen to stay on the crease.

Saud Shakeel fought the most for Pakistan. He tried to hold on to the innings by scoring 43 runs but Josh Tong ended his innings. Shakeel had also played an inning of 97 runs in the last test.

Ollie Robinson completed 100 test wickets

Josh Tong was the most successful bowler of England. He took four wickets in Pakistan’s innings. Ollie Robinson and Joffra Archer took three wickets each and bowled out Pakistan for 133 runs.

With taking the wicket against Pakistan, Ollie Robinson completed his 100 wickets in Test cricket.

England used only four bowlers in the first innings. The fast bowlers took advantage of the situation and restricted Pakistan’s innings to 133 runs.

Pakistan bowler gave initial blow to England

England did not have a good start and Pakistan were out for 133 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers kept the home team under pressure in the initial overs.

Opener Ben Duckett once again failed to play a big innings. Mohammad Ali gave the first success to Pakistan by getting him caught by Babar Azam. After this, Mohammad Abbas gave the second blow to England by dismissing Jordan Cox.

England lost their third wicket when Test debutant Razaullah dismissed veteran batsman Joe Root for just eight runs. With this, England’s score became three wickets for 39 runs.

Harry Brook and Emilio Gay lead England’s innings

After losing three wickets early, Harry Brook and Emilio Gay took charge of England’s innings. Both scored runs with restraint and made a partnership of more than 100 runs. Gay scored 62 runs, but Razaullah broke the partnership by dismissing him.

By then England had overtaken Pakistan’s first innings score.

Harry Brook completed his half-century. At the end of the first day’s play, he was unbeaten on 52 runs while Dan Lawrence was at the crease on five runs.

By the end of the day’s play, England had scored 156 runs at the loss of four wickets. With this, the home team has taken a lead of 23 runs over Pakistan on the basis of first innings.