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England vs Pakistan Result – 3rd Test

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3rd Test • Pakistan tour of England

England cricket team logo
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453/10 & 130/2 (24.2)
Pakistan cricket team logo
PAK
133/10 & 449/10 (96.4)
England won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match: Dan Lawrence

24.2
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run
24.1
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run
End of over 24 (5 runs)
Jordan Cox 58 (75)
Joe Root 61 (68)
ENG 128/2
Saim Ayub 3-0-17-0
23.6
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run
23.5
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run
23.4
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run
23.3
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run
23.2
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four
23.1
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Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run
End of over 23 (2 runs)
Jordan Cox 54 (70)
Joe Root 60 (67)
ENG 123/2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 4-0-22-0
22.6
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run
22.5
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run
22.4
0
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run
22.3
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run
22.2
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run
22.1
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run
End of over 22 (7 runs)
Jordan Cox 53 (65)
Joe Root 59 (66)
ENG 121/2
Saim Ayub 2-0-12-0
21.6
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, 1 run
21.5
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run
21.4
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run
21.3
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, 2 runs
21.2
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four
21.1
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Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run
End of over 21 (8 runs)
Joe Root 59 (66)
Jordan Cox 46 (59)
ENG 114/2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 3-0-20-0
20.6
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, no run
20.5
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, Four
20.4
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Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run
20.3
1
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run

Match Summary

England and Pakistan met in 3rd Test of Pakistan tour of England, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 23.2: Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four | 21.2: Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four | 20.5: Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (England won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 23.2: Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four
  • 21.2: Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four
  • 20.5: Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, Four

Short Highlights Summary

England won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 23.2: Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

24.2 1 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run

24.1 1 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run

End of over 24 (5 runs)
Jordan Cox 58 (75)
Joe Root 61 (68)
ENG 128/2
Saim Ayub 3-0-17-0

23.6 0 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run

23.5 0 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run

23.4 0 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run

23.3 0 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run

23.2 4 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four

23.1 1 Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run

End of over 23 (2 runs)
Jordan Cox 54 (70)
Joe Root 60 (67)
ENG 123/2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 4-0-22-0

22.6 0 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run

22.5 0 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run

22.4 0 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run

22.3 0 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run

22.2 1 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run

22.1 1 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run

End of over 22 (7 runs)
Jordan Cox 53 (65)
Joe Root 59 (66)
ENG 121/2
Saim Ayub 2-0-12-0

21.6 1 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, 1 run

21.5 0 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run

21.4 0 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run

21.3 2 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, 2 runs

21.2 4 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four

21.1 0 Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run

End of over 21 (8 runs)
Joe Root 59 (66)
Jordan Cox 46 (59)
ENG 114/2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 3-0-20-0

20.6 0 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, no run

20.5 4 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, Four

20.4 1 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run

20.3 1 Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs Pakistan 3rd Test match?
England won by 8 wickets.

What is the England vs Pakistan 3rd Test?
England vs Pakistan is the 3rd Test of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England vs Pakistan live score?
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Tournament: Pakistan tour of England