Edgbaston day three: Pakistan reach 296-5 in chase as England edge ahead

England closed their first innings on 453 all out, then Pakistan were bowled for 133 in the first innings before ending day three at 296-5 in their second innings, 158 runs behind England’s 454 target with Saud Shakeel and Ghazi Ghori not out. Babar Azam contributed 76 before falling to Tongue, while England’s bowlers again used short-pitch plans and solid fielding to keep Pakistan in check ahead of a potentially decisive final day.