England captain Joe Root and batsman Jordan Cox produced a commanding performance to secure an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston. The win completes a 3-0 series clean sweep for the home side.
The hosts faced an early challenge, trailing 2-2 in the match situation, but Root and Cox steadied the ship to successfully chase down a target of 130 runs.
The result marks a dominant conclusion to the series, with England overcoming an initial scare to sweep their opponents comprehensively.
Edgbaston crowds love a thriller, even if it was only a 130-run chase. Nice wrap-up for the tourists.
Is Jordan Cox the new answer for the middle order? That partnership looked surprisingly comfortable.
Root is just undeniable in this format. His technique remains flawless against quality spin bowling.