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South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore

South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.

September 12, 2026

Root and Cox to the rescue as England beat Pakistan in third Test

Captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox help England fight back from an early scare as the hosts recover from 2-2, to successfully chase down 130 and wrap up an eight-wicket win and a 3-0 series clean sweep against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

September 12, 2026

'What a start!' - England lose Duckett and Gay in first over

England get off to a dreadful start on day four of the final Test as Muhammad Abbas removes Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over, to leave the home side 2-2, chasing 130 to win at Edgbaston.

September 12, 2026

Razaullah steals the show as Pakistan fight back to frustrate England

Shan Masood, Babar Azam and debutant Razaullah all reach half-centuries as Pakistan produce a spirited fight back to score 449 in their second innings on day three, setting England 130 to win the third and final Test, and complete a 3-0 series win at Edgbaston.

September 11, 2026

'He's become a star' - Razaullah steals the show at Edgbaston

After picking up four wickets in England's first innings, 21-year-old Razaullah steals the show at Edgbaston with the bat, scoring 81 off 63 balls to help Pakistan set England a target of 130 to win the third and final Test of the series.

September 11, 2026

England need 130 after thrilling Razaullah hitting

England face a chase of 130 to win the third Test after Pakistan debutant Razaullah produces some thrilling resistance on day three at Edgbaston.

September 11, 2026

England march to early win over Pakistan halted by rain

Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith and Ollie Robinson all bat half-centuries on day two of the third Test for England, with rain the only respite for a Pakistan side trailing by 268.

September 10, 2026

England's push for two-day win halted by weather

England's charge towards a two-day victory in the final Test against Pakistan is only halted by rain at Edgbaston.

September 10, 2026

Smith racks up England's fourth half-century of the innings

Jamie Smith reaches his half-century, becoming England's fourth batter to score a 50 in the innings against Pakistan, helping them build a strong lead in day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.

September 10, 2026

England humble hapless Pakistan on opening day of final Test

England took early control of the third and final Test against Pakistan after a day of dominance with bat and ball, closing the day on 156-4, giving the home side a lead of 23 at stumps, after earlier bowling Pakistan out for 133 at Edgbaston.

September 9, 2026

England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test

England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.

September 9, 2026

Pakistan in 'disarray' as England take seven wickets in first session

England make stunning start to their third and final Test against Pakistan by taking seven wickets in the opening session on the first day at Edgbaston, leaving the tourists 100-7 at lunch.

September 9, 2026

England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's

England enjoyed another dominant day at Lord's as they bowled Pakistan out for 194 in their second innings to secure a 194-run win on day four of the second Test and seal a series win, with one match to spare.

August 30, 2026

Abbas on Lord's honours board with five-wicket haul

Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas puts himself on the Lord's honours board after finishing with figures of 5-57 as he helps bowl England out for 208 early on day four of the second Test.

August 30, 2026

'Direct hit!' - Tongue brilliantly run out to end England innings

Josh Tongue is brilliantly run out by Pakistan captain Babar Azam for 12 to bring England's innings to an end, with the home side bowled out for 208, setting Pakistan 389 to win the second Test at Lord's.

August 30, 2026

Lawrence helps England build big lead on rain-affected day at Lord's

Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten half-century as England close on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second Test at Lord's, with the hosts leading by 357 and seemingly closing in on a series victory, with a match to spare.

August 29, 2026

England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win

England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of 261 at Lord's.

August 28, 2026

Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win

England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.

August 28, 2026

England get early breakthrough as Archer removes Masood

England get an early breakthrough at the start of Pakistan's first innings as Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood for just one, with Pakistan 5-1, in response to England's first innings score of 290 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.

August 28, 2026

Smith and Cox lead England fightback after tricky first day at Lord's

Jamie Smith hits 61 and Jordan Cox adds 55 to help England fight back on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, as the hosts recover from 77-4 to close on 248-9 at Lord's.

August 27, 2026

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South Africa cap series victory over NZ with Baltimore win

Siya Kolisi has captained South Africa to two Rugby World Cup victories and a British and Irish Lions series win Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - Fourth Test South Africa (17) 43 Tries: de Allende (2), v

bbc.co.uk•September 13, 2026

'What a start!' - England lose Duckett and Gay in first over

There was an error England get off to a dreadful start on day four of the third and final Test as Muhammad Abbas removes Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over, to leave the home side 2-2, chas

bbc.co.uk•September 12, 2026

Root and Cox to the rescue as England beat Pakistan in third Test

There was an error Captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox helped England fight back from an early scare as the hosts recovered from 2-2, to successfully chase down 130 and wrap up an eight-wicket win and a

bbc.co.uk•September 12, 2026

England need 130 after thrilling Razaullah hitting

Highlights: Razaullah stars as Pakistan fight back against England Third Rothesay Test, Edgbaston (day three of five) Pakistan 133 (Tongue 4-42) & 449 (Masood 95, Razaullah 81, Babar 76, Awais 59)

bbc.co.uk•September 11, 2026

'He's become a star' - Razaullah steals the show at Edgbaston

There was an error After picking up four wickets in England's first innings, 21-year-old Razaullah steals the show at Edgbaston with the bat, scoring 81 off 63 balls to help Pakistan set England a ta

bbc.co.uk•September 11, 2026

Razaullah steals the show as Pakistan fight back to frustrate England

There was an error Shan Masood, Babar Azam and debutant Razaullah all reach half-centuries as Pakistan produce a spirited fight back to score 449 in their second innings on day three, setting England

bbc.co.uk•September 11, 2026

England's push for two-day win halted by weather

England in complete control against Pakistan in dominant day two Third Rothesay Test, Edgbaston (day two of five) Pakistan 133 (Shakeel 43; Tongue 4-42) & 52-2 (Robinson 2-10) England 453 (Brook 75

bbc.co.uk•September 10, 2026

Smith racks up England's fourth half-century of the innings

There was an error Jamie Smith reaches his half-century, becoming England's fourth batter to score a 50 in the innings against Pakistan, helping them build a strong lead in day two of the third Test

bbc.co.uk•September 10, 2026

England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test

Highlights: England in control of final Test after dominating opening day Third Rothesay Test, Edgbaston (day one of five) Pakistan 133: Shakeel 43; Tongue 4-42, Robinson 3-15, Archer 3-25 England

bbc.co.uk•September 9, 2026

England humble hapless Pakistan on opening day of final Test

There was an error England took early control of the third and final Test against Pakistan after a day of dominance with bat and ball, closing the day on 156-4, giving the home side a lead of 23 at s

bbc.co.uk•September 9, 2026

Pakistan in 'disarray' as England take seven wickets in first session

There was an error England make stunning start to their third and final Test against Pakistan by taking seven wickets in the opening session on the first day at Edgbaston, leaving the tourists 100-7

bbc.co.uk•September 9, 2026

England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's

There was an error England enjoyed another dominant day at Lord's as they bowled Pakistan out for 194 in their second innings to secure a 194-run win on day four of the second Test and seal a series

bbc.co.uk•August 30, 2026

'Direct hit!' - Tongue brilliantly run out to end England innings

There was an error Josh Tongue is brilliantly run out by Pakistan captain Babar Azam for 12 to bring England's innings to an end, with the home side bowled out for 208, setting Pakistan 389 to win th

bbc.co.uk•August 30, 2026

Abbas on Lord's honours board with five-wicket haul

There was an error Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas puts himself on the Lord's honours board after finishing with figures of 5-57 as he helps bowl England out for 208 early on day four of the second Te

bbc.co.uk•August 30, 2026

Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win

Highlights: England enjoy another dominant day to close in on series win Second Rothesay Test, Lord's (day two of five) England 290 (Smith 61, Cox 55; Abbas 4-73) & 81-3 (Gay 30*) Pakistan 110 (Awa

bbc.co.uk•August 28, 2026

England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win

There was an error England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of

bbc.co.uk•August 28, 2026

England get early breakthrough as Archer removes Masood

There was an error England get an early breakthrough at the start of Pakistan's first innings as Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood for just one, with Pakistan 5-1, in respons

bbc.co.uk•August 28, 2026

Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one

Highlights: England show fight after poor start against Pakistan on day one Second Rothesay Test, Lord's (day one of five) England 248-9: Smith 61, Cox 55; Abbas 4-56 Pakistan: Yet to bat Scorecar

bbc.co.uk•August 27, 2026

Smith and Cox lead England fightback after tricky first day at Lord's

There was an error Jamie Smith hits 61 and Jordan Cox adds 55 to help England fight back on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, as the hosts recover from 77-4 to close on 248-9 at Lord's. M

bbc.co.uk•August 27, 2026

'Superman without the cape' - Rizwan catches Gay in style

There was an error England make a poor start on day one of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's as Emilio Gay falls for just eight, following a brilliant diving catch by Muhammad Rizwan. FOLLO

bbc.co.uk•August 27, 2026