England Lead by 23 at Stumps After Bowling Pakistan Out for 133 on Day 1

England ended day one of the series-deciding third Test in the ascendancy, reaching 156 for 4 at stumps to lead Pakistan by 23 runs after bowling the tourists out for just 133 earlier in the day at Edgbaston.

Pakistan's overhauled batting lineup, featuring three debutants after a mid-series overhaul that saw seven players dropped and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed sacked, collapsed inside 34 overs. Josh Tongue led the attack with 4 for 42, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer claimed three wickets apiece, with Robinson's opening breakthrough bringing up his 100th Test wicket. Captain Babar Azam made just 7, and only Saud Shakeel, with 43, offered any real resistance.

In reply, England made early inroads into the 23-run lead but lost four wickets along the way to finish the day in front, setting up a pivotal second day with the hosts chasing a 3-0 series sweep after already wrapping up the series with wins at Headingley and Lord's. Pakistan will need a big response with the ball on day two to peg back England's advantage and keep the Test alive.