Root and Cox Guide England to Series Sweep Over Pakistan
England overcame an early collapse to 2-2 before Joe Root and Jordan Cox steered the hosts to an eight-wicket win, completing a 3-0 series clean sweep against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
England completed a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan on Sunday, according to BBC Sport, after captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox led a recovery from an alarming start in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Chasing a target of 130 for victory, the hosts were reduced to 2-2 early in their innings, BBC Sport reported, raising the prospect of a tense finish. However, Root and Cox combined to steady the innings and guide England home, securing an eight-wicket win.
The victory at Edgbaston completed a clean sweep of the three-match series against Pakistan, according to the report.
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