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England Seals Historic Pakistan Whitewash!
12 Sep
Summary
- England achieved their first-ever series whitewash over Pakistan.
- A shaky start saw England lose two wickets in the first over.
- Joe Root and Jordan Cox built a match-winning partnership.
England concluded their Test series against Pakistan with a resounding 3-0 whitewash, their first ever against this opponent. The final Test saw England achieve an eight-wicket victory after successfully chasing a target of 130 runs.
England experienced an early setback in their chase, losing both Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay without scoring in the very first over bowled by Mohammad Abbas. This precarious position of 2 for 2 placed immediate pressure on the home side.
However, Joe Root and Jordan Cox displayed remarkable composure, stabilizing the innings and gradually regaining control. They built a significant partnership, frustrating the Pakistan bowlers and capitalizing on missed opportunities, including a no-ball reprieve for Root. Their resilience paved the way for a comfortable eight-wicket win, sealing the memorable series sweep.
