England survived a dramatic collapse to win the third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets at Edgbaston, completing a 3-0 series clean sweep. Chasing 130 on day four, the hosts slumped to 2-2 inside the first over as Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay fell cheaply to Muhammad Abbas. Joe Root, reprieved on 23 after a no-ball, anchored the chase with an unbeaten 62, while Jordan Cox impressed with a composed 59 not out. Their unbroken 128-run stand steadied the innings and secured victory just before lunch.

The win caps a turbulent summer for England, who resumed under Root's captaincy after Ben Stokes retired in June. Despite the sweep, concerns remain over the opening partnership, with Duckett averaging 23 since the Ashes and Gay below 25. Pakistan's resistance, led by debutant Razaullah (81) and Babar Azam (76), exposed tactical frailties in England's fielding.

Attention now turns to white-ball cricket against Sri Lanka in Southampton, with Brendon McCullum returning as coach alongside Kevin Pietersen. New head coach Stephen Fleming arrives soon ahead of challenging winter tours to South Africa, Bangladesh, and Australia.