Robinson's Early Double Strike Extends England's Dominance Over Pakistan at Edgbaston

England moved firmly in control of the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, posting 453 in their first innings before reducing the tourists to 52 for 2 in their second innings, a lead of 268 with eight wickets standing.

Ollie Robinson continued his remarkable summer with the ball, striking twice in his very first over of Pakistan's reply to leave the tourists reeling early. The wickets took his tally for the series to an extraordinary 21, at an average of just 6.66, underlining the dominant role he has played since his recall to the side this summer after a lengthy absence from the Test setup.

Pakistan's overhauled batting lineup, already reeling from a first-innings collapse to 133 on day one, now face an uphill task to avoid a series whitewash, with England's substantial first-innings total putting them in a commanding position heading into the remainder of the Test. The tourists' revamped squad, put together after seven players were dropped and the head coach was replaced following the Lord's defeat, will need a big rearguard effort to keep the match, and the series, alive.