England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test – Day 4 Preview (Edgbaston, 2026) The third and final Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston has turned into a gripping finish after Pakistan fought back from 133 all out in the first innings to set England a modest 130-run target on Day 4. With the series already sealed 2–0 by England, this match is now about pride, momentum, and a potential consolation win for Babar Azam’s side.
Edgbaston has traditionally offered a balanced surface that supports both bat and ball. After early assistance for seamers, the pitch has settled into a good batting track, though some variable bounce and turn remain as the match progresses into Days 4 and 5.
For Day 4, Birmingham is expected to see cloudy spells with temperatures around 20°C, low humidity, and only a 16% chance of rain. These are ideal conditions for uninterrupted cricket, favouring batters early before spinners come into play later in the day.
Although England have already clinched the series, this final Test carries significance for both teams. For England, it’s a chance to complete a 3–0 whitewash and end the summer on a high. For Pakistan, it’s about restoring self-belief after a heavy first-innings collapse and proving they can compete in English conditions.
England’s batting has been in fine form, posting 453 in the first innings thanks to contributions from Emilio Gay (60) and Harry Brook (52*). Pakistan, after being bowled out for 133, showed resilience in the second innings, posting 449 with Shan Masood (95), Babar Azam (76), Azan Awais (59), and Razaullah (81) leading the fightback.
ENG vs PAK Match Details
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Match / League / Season: England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test – Pakistan Tour of England 2026
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Dates: 9–13 September 2026 (5-day Test)
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Day 4: Saturday, 12 September 2026
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Local Time: 11:00 AM BST (Birmingham)
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IST: 3:30 PM IST
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Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
PAK vs ENG Live Streaming Info
England vs Pakistan,3rdt Test — Live Streaming & TV Channels (Country-wise)
Here’s where you can watch the 1st Test live, depending on your location.
- United Kingdom TV: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event (highlights also on BBC Two)
- Streaming: Sky Go (for Sky subscribers), NOW (day/month Sports pass)
- Pakistan TV: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
- India TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 5 / Sony Ten 5 HD in many listings)
- Streaming: SonyLIV; some listings also note JioCinema/JioHotstar as a streaming option
- United States & Canada TV: Willow TV (Willow Sports / Willow Xtra)
- Streaming: Fubo (US), Fubo Canada
- Australia & Middle East: Often via Fox Cricket/Kayo Sports for England home tests; check local listings for this series.
- Middle East: Typically on beIN Sports or regional sports networks; confirm with your local provider
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Open the Tapmad app (iOS/Android/Smart TV) or go to tapmad.com.
Live Streaming Info:
The 3rd Test match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Pakistan vs England 3rd Test Match 2026: ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Head-to-Head Summary (Tests)
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Total Tests Played: 94
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England Wins: 32
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Pakistan Wins: 23
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Draws: 39
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Last Five Meetings: England have dominated recent encounters, winning the last two Tests of this series and most of the last five meetings.
Team Analysis
England
Strengths:
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Deep and aggressive batting lineup under the “Bazball” approach
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Potent seam attack with Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson, and Gus Atkinson
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Strong home record and confidence after 2–0 series lead
Weaknesses:
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Occasional over-aggression leading to soft dismissals
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Spin options relatively limited compared to seam
Key Players:
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Joe Root: Anchor of the innings, crucial in chases
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Harry Brook: In-form batter, already unbeaten on 52* in the second innings
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Ollie Robinson & Jofra Archer: Led the first-innings demolition of Pakistan
Pakistan
Strengths:
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Resilient middle order shown in the second innings
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Experienced bowlers like Mohammad Abbas and Sajid Khan
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Fighting spirit after first-innings collapse
Weaknesses:
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Top-order fragility in English conditions
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Lack of depth in pace bowling after sending several players home
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Inconsistent batting partnerships
Key Players:
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Babar Azam: Captain and main run-scorer in the second innings (76)
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Shan Masood: Top-scored with 95, showed grit
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Mohammad Abbas & Sajid Khan: Expected to bowl tight lines in England’s chase
Probable Playing XIs
England (Probable XI): Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jordan Cox, Joe Root (c), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue/Shoaib Bashir
Pakistan (Probable XI): Azan Awais, Saim Ayub/Abdullah Fazal, Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Ghazi Ghori/Saad Baig (wk), Sajid Khan/Arafat Minhas, Razaullah, Mohammad Abbas, Ubaid Shah
Given the small target of 130 runs, England are strong favourites to chase it down and complete a 3–0 series sweep. Their batting depth, home advantage, and the fact that key batters like Brook and Root are still at the crease make them overwhelming favourites. However, if Pakistan’s bowlers can strike early and exploit any remaining seam movement, they could make it a tense finish.
Prediction: England to win by 6–8 wickets on Day 4 or early Day 5, sealing a 3–0 series whitewash.