England will face Pakistan in the third and final Test of Pakistan’s tour of England 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from 9 to 13 August. The England team has already secured the series with a 2-0 lead, delivering impressive performances to win both matches; they won the first Test by innings and 103 runs and the second by 194 runs.
This series has been quite disappointing for the Pakistan team, as they have failed to make a significant impact with either bat or ball. As a result, they have made seven changes to their squad for the third Test. Pakistan will be aiming to put up a strong performance and secure a win to finish the series on a positive note.
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ENG vs PAK Match Details – 3rd Test
- Match: England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test
- Date: 9 – 13 September 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
ENG vs PAK Pitch Report – Edgbaston
Edgbaston, Birmingham, has a well-balanced pitch that is known to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. In the early overs, fast bowlers are likely to find some support, as there is movement available off the surface.
ENG vs PAK Weather Report – Birmingham
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ENG vs PAK Recent Form
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ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head Test Record (Last 10 matches)
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction Scenarios – 3rd Test
Scenario 1 – If PAK bats first
- 1st 10 Overs: 25–30 runs
- First Innings Total: 200–225 runs expected
- Result Prediction: England win
Scenario 2 – If ENG bats first
- 1st 10 Overs: 35–40 runs
- First Innings Total: 375–420 runs expected
- Result Prediction: England win
ENG vs PAK: Key Battles
- Ben Duckett vs Ubaid Shah
- Abdullah Shafique vs Ollie Robinson
- Babar Azam vs Jofra Archer
ENG vs PAK: Toss Prediction
- Bats first: 20%
- Bats second: 80%
ENG vs PAK Probable Playing XI
England (ENG)
Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jordan Cox, Joe Root (C), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith (WK), Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
Pakistan (PAK)
Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Saad Baig (WK), Arafat Minhas, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Ubaid Shah
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Who Will Win ENG vs PAK Today? – 3rd Test
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, England are the favourites to win this 3rd Test. Dan Lawrence, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue are expected to be the key performers.