England established a commanding position on the first day of the third Test match against Pakistan at Edgbaston. After winning the toss and electing to field, the English bowling attack successfully dismantled the Pakistan batting lineup, restricting the tourists to a total of 133 runs all out.

In response, England’s batting order faced some challenges but managed to surpass Pakistan's total by the close of play. England finished the day at 156-4, securing a lead of 23 runs. The match remains in a pivotal state as England looks to build on this advantage when play resumes on the second day. The performance highlights a difficult outing for the visiting side, who struggled to establish partnerships against the English bowlers throughout the day's play.