England Whitewash Pakistan 3-0, Win 3rd Test by 8 Wickets
England completed a historic 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan, triumphing by eight wickets in the third and final match at Edgbaston on September 12, 2026. This dominant victory marks England's first-ever home whitewash over Pakistan in Test cricket, signifying a spectacular start to Joe Root's second tenure as captain.
England today completed a resounding 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan in their three-match Test series, comfortably winning the third and final Test at Edgbaston by eight wickets. The victory marks a historic achievement for England, being their first-ever home whitewash against Pakistan in Test cricket, and provides a powerful statement under the renewed captaincy of Joe Root. Joe Root Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to Record Most Half Centuries in Test Cricket.
England Whitewash Pakistan 3-0
3-0 SERIES SWEEP! 💪 pic.twitter.com/TTCM4ZHvWb
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 12, 2026
The home side chased down their target of 130 runs with relative ease on Day 4 of the contest. Skipper Joe Root, who recently took the reins for his second stint as Test captain, led from the front with an unbeaten 62 runs off 69 deliveries. He was ably supported by Jordan Cox, who remained unbeaten on 59 runs from 76 balls, guiding England to victory.
England vs Pakistan - Match Summary
Pakistan, after being bowled out for a paltry 133 in their first innings, showed some resilience in their second, posting 449. However, England's strong first-innings total of 453 gave them a significant advantage, setting up a straightforward chase on a pitch that still offered opportunities for batsmen.
Key individual performances included Root's composed fifty, which saw him shepherd the innings to completion, and Cox's equally impressive half-century, underscoring the depth and emerging talent within the English squad. The partnership effectively shut down any hopes of a late Pakistani comeback.
Joe Root's Captaincy Reign Begins with a Flourish
This series triumph is particularly significant for Joe Root, who returned to the England Test captaincy in June 2026 following Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket. His first assignment in this second tenure has been nothing short of spectacular. Root's previous captaincy stint, from 2017 to 2022, saw him lead England in 64 Tests, achieving 27 wins. This flawless series victory provides crucial momentum and confidence for the team moving forward. Babar Azam Completes 2,000 WTC Runs as Captain, Becomes Third-Fastest To Achieve Milestone.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will face introspection after a challenging tour. Despite a second-innings fightback in this Test, they were ultimately outplayed across all departments throughout the series. The tour to England has exposed areas for improvement for the visiting side, who will be keen to regroup before their next international assignment.
England's comprehensive performance across all three Tests highlights a strong start to the new era of their red-ball cricket. With a dominant whitewash secured, Joe Root's side will look to build on this success and carry this winning momentum into future challenges.
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