--- title: "England completes 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan" description: "Most outlets reported England's 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan, with a focus on the decisive eight-wicket victory in the third Test at Edgbaston. Several highlighted Joe Root's unbeaten 62 and Jordan Cox's 59* in the run chase, while others noted Pakistan's historic first-ever Test series whitewash in England. A few outlets, such as Pakistan Observer and Geo News, emphasized the historic nature of the loss for Pakistan, while others like Express Tribune and Minute Mirror led with the performance of England's players. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in emphasis on the significance of the result for either team." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7844-england-close-in-on-test-series-sweep-against-sorry-pakistan site: HarZaviya language: en --- # England completes 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan sports · updated 13 Sep 2026, 12:39 PM PKT · 10–13 Sep 2026 · 22 articles from 16 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 16 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with England's dominance and their proximity to a series whitewash, describing the third Test as one-sided. 24 News HD and Daily Times used nearly identical phrasing, with both highlighting the remaining days in the Test and England's commanding position. There were no notable differences in framing or emphasis across the coverage. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 13 Sep 2026 — England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1552339/england-survive-scare-to-seal-3-0-sweep-against-pakistan/) · 13 Sep 2026, 12:39 PM PKT > England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Abbas. Joe Root, […] ### 12 Sep 2026 — England completes 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan (16 outlets) > Most outlets reported England's 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan, with a focus on the decisive eight-wicket victory in the third Test at Edgbaston. Several highlighted Joe Root's unbeaten 62 and Jordan Cox's 59* in the run chase, while others noted Pakistan's historic first-ever Test series whitewash in England. A few outlets, such as Pakistan Observer and Geo News, emphasized the historic nature of the loss for Pakistan, while others like Express Tribune and Minute Mirror led with the performance of England's players. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in emphasis on the significance of the result for either team. - **The Nation** — [England rout Pakistan to sweep series 3-0](https://www.nation.com.pk/13-Sep-2026/england-rout-pakistan-sweep-series-3-0) · 13 Sep 2026, 1:34 AM PKT > BIRMINGHAM - England completed a historic 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan on Saturday, defeating the visitors by eight wickets in the third and final Test at Edgbaston after comfortably chasing down a target of 130 in the opening session of the fourth day. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan suffer Test series whitewash in England](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1552052/pakistan-suffer-test-series-whitewash-in-england/) · 12 Sep 2026, 7:28 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > England defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Birmingham, completing a 3-0 series whitewash. As a result, England recorded their first-ever home Test series whitewash against Pakistan. England began their chase of 130 runs on the fourth day. Initially, Pakistan needed early wickets to defend the modest target. However, England remained confident […] - **Arab News Pakistan** — [England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/england-survive-scare-to-seal-3-0-sweep-against-pakistan-3001056) · 12 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing - **Minute Mirror** — [England seal historic 3-0 Test whitewash over Pakistan](https://minutemirror.com.pk/england-seal-historic-3-0-test-whitewash-over-pakistan-628909/) · 12 Sep 2026, 6:06 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Joe Root and Jordan Cox hit unbeaten half-centuries as England beat Pakistan by eight wickets at Edgbaston to complete a historic 3-0 Test... - **Hum News English** — [England clinch third Test by eight wickets to complete series whitewash](https://humenglish.com/latest/england-clinch-third-test-by-eight-wickets-to-complete-series-whitewash/) · 12 Sep 2026, 6:05 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Joe Root guided England to a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan with an unbeaten 62 as the hosts overcame early tremors to win the third Test by eight wickets at Edgbaston. England resumed their chase of 130 on Saturday and suffered an early setback when Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas struck twice. He dismissed Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay for ducks, briefly raising Pakistan's hopes of an unlikely... - **Dawn** — [England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan](https://www.dawn.com/news/2029383/england-survive-scare-to-seal-3-0-sweep-against-pakistan) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:41 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Abbas. Joe Root, England’s record run-scorer, edged his first ball, bowled by Razaullah, through the slip... - **Business Recorder** — [Root takes charge, guiding England to series whitewash over Pakistan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439171/root-takes-charge-guiding-england-to-series-whitewash-over-pakistan) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:40 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Birmingham: Joe Root guided England to a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan with an unbeaten 62, as his side overcame early tremors to win the third Test by eight wickets at Edgbaston. England, chasing a victory target of 130, lost Ben Duckett to the first ball and opening partner Emilio Gay later in the same over from Muhammad Abbas. But Root, who had a fortunate escape when he was bowled by M... - **BOL News** — [Pakistan suffer 3-0 Test series whitewash in England](https://bolnews.com/sports/pakistan-suffer-3-0-test-series-whitewash-in-england) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:38 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > England secures a dominant 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan. Despite facing a brief challenge chasing 130 on day four, England clinched victory. - **ARY News (English)** — [England sweep Pakistan in Test series](https://arynews.tv/england-sweep-pakistan-in-test-series) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:37 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep... - **Dunya News** — [England crush Pakistan by 8 wickets to complete 3-0 Test series whitewash](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/972585-england-crush-pakistan-by-8-wickets-to-complete-30-test-series-whitew) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:36 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Joe Root and Jordan Cox guide hosts to victory with composed chase - **Aaj News (English)** — [England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472043/england-survive-scare-to-seal-3-0-sweep-against-pakistan) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:26 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Abbas. Joe Root, England’s record runscorer, edged his first ball, bowled by Razaullah, through the slips... - **24 News HD** — [England beat Pakistan in 3rd Test to wrap up 3-0 series win](https://www.24newshd.tv/12-Sep-2026/england-beat-pakistan-3rd-test-wrap-3-0-series-win) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:16 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan suffer FIRST EVER Test Series Whitewash in England](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-suffer-first-ever-test-series-whitewash-in-england/) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:16 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > EDGBASTON – England completed historic clean sweep over Pakistan, winning third Test by eight wickets at Edgbaston to seal a… - **Geo News** — [England secure historic whitewash against Pakistan with Edgbaston victory](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681795-england-secure-historic-whitewash-against-pakistan-with-edgbaston-victory) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:15 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Third Test - England v Pakistan - Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain - September 12, 2026 England whitewash Pakistan for first time at home.Root remains top-scorer in run chase, with 62 runs.Abbas remains solitary wicket-taker in final... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [England crush beleaguered Pakistan 3-0 in Historic Test Whitewash](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/12-Sep-2026/england-crush-beleaguered-pakistan-3-0-in-historic-test-whitewash) · 12 Sep 2026, 4:51 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > EDGBASTON – England completed ruthless 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan, winning final Test by eight wickets at Edgbaston after surviving an early scare and chasing down 130 before lunch on Saturday. Babar led squad came to Britain hoping to salvage some pride from the final Test. Instead, they leave with a clean sweep to […] - **The Express Tribune** — [England complete 3-0 Test whitewash](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628921/england-complete-3-0-test-whitewash) · 12 Sep 2026, 12:55 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Joe Root (62*) and Jordan Cox (59*) enable England chase 130-run target with enviable ease ### 10 Sep 2026 — England close in on Test series sweep against Pakistan (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with England's dominance and their proximity to a series whitewash, using similar phrasing such as "crushing series whitewash" and "one-sided third Test at Edgbaston." Both excerpts highlight the one-sided nature of the match and the remaining days in the Test. The framing and language used are largely consistent across the coverage, with no significant differences in emphasis or tone. - **Daily Times** — [England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1551342/england-close-in-on-test-series-sweep-against-sorry-pakistan/) · 11 Sep 2026, 10:50 AM PKT > England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston. Joe Root’s men have totally dominated the three-match contest against the hapless tourists and did not relinquish their grip during a fast-paced second day in Birmingham. The home side raced to […] - **24 News HD** — [England dominate sorry Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Sep-2026/england-dominate-sorry-pakistan-close-test-series-sweep) · 10 Sep 2026, 9:30 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan threatened to implode on Thursday as England moved to the brink of a crushing series whitewash with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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