Edgbaston: England took early control of the third and final Test against Pakistan after a day of dominance with bat and ball, closing the day on 156-4, giving the home side a lead of 23 at stumps, after earlier bowling Pakistan out for 133 at Edgbaston.

According to BBC, England's bowlers were relentless in their attack, quickly dismantling Pakistan's batting lineup and restricting them to a modest total. The English batsmen then capitalized on the situation, building a lead and setting the stage for a potentially decisive performance in the series finale.

Despite some resistance from Pakistan's lower order, England maintained their pressure with tight fielding and disciplined bowling. As the day ended, the hosts found themselves in a strong position, with both bat and ball contributing to their advantage.