Robinson's Bowling Brilliance Puts England on Verge of Series Sweep Against Pakistan
By Editor • September 10, 2026 • 1 min read
Ollie Robinson's formidable bowling performance has propelled England one step closer to a clean sweep against Pakistan in the ongoing third Test at Edgbaston. With two wickets in his opening over, Robinson's efforts helped England dominate, leaving Pakistan in a precarious position as the rain curtailed play on day two.
Entering the second innings, Pakistan found themselves struggling at 52-2, needing an uphill task of 268 runs to force England to bat again. Robinson’s exceptional form this summer continued as he dismissed Saim Ayub for a duck and quickly followed up by taking out Abdullah Shafique, finishing the day with impressive figures of 2-10 in just six overs. His performance has earned him accolades, with Pakistan's batting coach Mike Smith acknowledging Robinson as one of the most consistent bowlers in world cricket.
England had initially built a daunting first-innings total of 453, extending their lead by 320 runs. Contributions came from Harry Brook, who scored 75, and Dan Lawrence, who added 65 runs. Jamie Smith also found form with a promising 69 after overcoming an injury setback. Despite the challenges, Pakistan’s pace bowler Razaullah showed glimpses of potential, though his overall performance has not been enough to shift the tide in Pakistan's favor, as they continue to struggle in Test cricket.
Source: www.aljazeera.com
