PAK vs ENG: England Complete Historic 3-0 Test Series Sweep as Joe Root and Jordan Cox Crush Pakistan’s Hopes

England have completed a stunning 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan, wrapping up the third and final match with a comfortable eight-wicket victory. Pakistan produced a remarkable fightback after being pushed into a massive first-innings deficit, but Joe Root and Jordan Cox calmly finished the job for the hosts.

The result is particularly painful for Pakistan because this was the first time they had suffered a clean sweep in a three-match Test series in England. After losing the opening two Tests, Pakistan made major changes to their squad and coaching setup, hoping to finish the tour on a positive note. Instead, England found another way to win.

The match looked almost completely one-sided after Pakistan were bowled out for just 133 in their first innings. England then piled on 453, taking a huge 320-run lead. But Pakistan refused to surrender. Led by Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Aazan Awais and debutant Razaullah, they fought back brilliantly in the second innings and set England a target of 130.

For a brief moment, Pakistan appeared to have a chance. England, however, lost both openers without scoring before Root and Cox stepped in and ended the contest.

Pakistan Collapse for 133 Before England Take Control

Pakistan’s first innings was another disappointing chapter in what had already been a difficult series. Their batting failed to deal with England’s attack, and the visitors were dismissed for only 133 runs.

England took full advantage of the situation. Their batters turned the pressure into a commanding first-innings total of 453. Emilio Gay, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence and Jamie Smith all contributed valuable half-centuries, ensuring England built an enormous advantage.

The 320-run lead left Pakistan staring at the possibility of an innings defeat.

One of the few bright spots in Pakistan’s first innings was debutant Razaullah. The young fast bowler made an immediate impact with the ball, claiming four wickets. While his bowling gave Pakistan something to celebrate, England’s huge total meant the pressure was still firmly on the visitors.

After losing the first two Tests, Pakistan had already made drastic changes. Seven players were sent home, while Sarfaraz Ahmed was removed from his position as head coach. Mike Hesson took charge as interim coach and Pakistan brought in several new faces for the final Test.

But their first-innings batting problems continued.

Razaullah Produces a Stunning Fightback

Pakistan’s second innings initially looked like another disaster.

They lost two wickets without adding a run, leaving England in complete control. Yet this time Pakistan’s middle order refused to disappear quietly.

Aazan Awais played a useful innings of 59 from 84 balls, hitting 10 boundaries. Shan Masood then produced one of Pakistan’s most important knocks of the match, scoring 95 from 148 deliveries with 12 fours.

Babar Azam also made a significant contribution, scoring 76 from 103 balls with 11 fours and a six. Their efforts helped Pakistan erase a substantial portion of England’s first-innings advantage.

But the biggest surprise was still to come.

With Pakistan needing runs at the bottom of the order, Razaullah walked in at No. 9 and completely changed the mood of the match. The debutant, who had already taken four wickets earlier, produced an extraordinary attacking innings.

Razaullah smashed 81 runs from only 63 balls, launching nine sixes and four fours. His fearless hitting turned what could have been a routine England victory into a genuine contest.

He also shared a crucial 121-run partnership with Mohammad Abbas for the ninth wicket. Abbas contributed 47, while Razaullah continued attacking the England bowlers.

Pakistan eventually reached 449, meaning England needed 130 runs to win.

Considering the first innings, the target still looked manageable for England. But the dramatic turnaround had given Pakistan something they had been missing throughout the series — hope.

Joe Root and Jordan Cox End Pakistan’s Dream

England’s chase began in the worst possible fashion.

Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were both dismissed for ducks, suddenly leaving England two wickets down without a run on the board. Pakistan’s bowlers sensed an opportunity.

But Joe Root had other plans.

The former England captain walked into the middle and immediately brought calm to the chase. He found boundaries regularly and refused to allow Pakistan to build sustained pressure.

Jordan Cox provided the perfect support at the other end.

The pair combined brilliantly, turning what could have become a tense chase into a comfortable finish. Root remained unbeaten on 62 from 69 balls, striking eight boundaries, while Cox finished unbeaten on 59 from 76 balls, also hitting eight fours.

Their partnership completely shut the door on Pakistan.

England reached 130 for two, winning the third Test by eight wickets and completing a 3-0 series victory.

For Pakistan, the defeat was particularly frustrating because they had fought their way back into the game after being 320 runs behind. Razaullah’s remarkable counterattack had created the possibility of an upset, but Root and Cox ensured that possibility lasted only briefly.

A Series Pakistan Will Want to Forget

The 3-0 result underlines just how difficult the tour was for Pakistan.

Their batting struggled repeatedly, and even significant changes to the squad and coaching staff could not immediately solve the team’s problems. Losing all three Tests in England will raise plenty of questions about Pakistan’s red-ball cricket and their ability to compete away from home.

For England, meanwhile, this was a statement series.

They dominated the first innings of the final Test, survived Pakistan’s remarkable comeback and then showed the composure needed to chase a tricky fourth-innings target. Root’s unbeaten 62 was particularly important, while Cox’s 59 not out showed that England’s younger players could handle pressure alongside an experienced campaigner.

The standout individual story, however, arguably belongs to Razaullah.

Taking four wickets on Test debut and then smashing 81 runs with nine sixes is the kind of performance that can immediately put a player on the cricketing map. Pakistan may have lost the Test, but they could have discovered a player capable of becoming an important part of their future.

For now, though, the headlines belong to England.

A 320-run first-innings lead, a brilliant Pakistan fightback and a composed chase eventually produced the same outcome as the first two Tests: an England victory.

The hosts have completed a 3-0 PAK vs ENG Test series sweep, while Pakistan leave England with plenty to think about before their next red-ball assignment.