England close in on series sweep as Pakistan batting crumbles

BIRMINGHAM — England are on course to complete a series whitewash following Pakistan's batting collapse on Wednesday in the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston. The hosts' bowling attack proved too formidable for Pakistan's inconsistent top order, who struggled to build partnerships or accumulate runs on a pitch that offered assistance to the seamers.

Pakistan's repeated batting failures across the series have left them facing an uphill struggle to salvage the Test match and prevent England from sealing an unbeaten run through the three-match fixture. The touring side has shown persistent weaknesses against England's disciplined bowling performance, with batsmen unable to adapt to the challenging conditions presented at the Birmingham venue.

England's dominance across the series has been built on strong bowling performances combined with their own batting contributions in earlier matches. With Pakistan's batsmen struggling to establish any significant resistance, England's path to completing a series victory appears increasingly clear as the Test progresses into its early stages.