On the third day of the final Test match at Edgbaston, Pakistan staged a significant recovery to post 449 runs in their second innings. The effort was led by key contributions from captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam, alongside a notable performance from debutant Razaullah, all of whom reached half-centuries. This total has set a target of 130 runs for England to chase in their final innings.

The match remains pivotal for England, who are looking to complete a 3-0 series victory. While Pakistan’s batting display has successfully frustrated the English bowling attack, the outcome of the series hinges on whether England can successfully navigate the target set by Pakistan. The match has been characterized by a shift in momentum, with Pakistan’s middle-order stability providing a late challenge to England’s dominance in the series thus far. As play concludes for the day, the focus shifts to England's ability to secure the remaining runs required to finalize their series win.