Sky Sports Cricket Podcast England vs Pakistan: Debutant Razaullah helps frustrate England on day three with dazzling display
Sep 11, 2026
Chris Woakes, England all-rounder and former international captain, joins Eoin Morgan, the 2019 World Cup-winning skipper, to unpack Pakistan’s stunning Edgbaston fightback. They discuss Shan Masood and Azhar Wais’s resilient stand, Babar Azam’s fluent 76 and England’s short-ball plan, plus debutant Razaullah’s explosive 81. England’s muddled tactics against the tail set up a tense 130-run chase.
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Pakistan Rebuilds Through Patient Defence
- Pakistan’s revival began with disciplined Test batting rather than reckless counterattack.
- Azan Waiz and Shan Masood defended patiently, creating calm while England struggled to find answers.
Adjust Accuracy When Seam Movement Fades
- Bowlers must tighten their areas when a pitch offers less movement and batting becomes easier.
- Chris Woakes says England gave away the stumps and boundary balls instead of consistently targeting top-of-off.
Lawrence’s Catch Briefly Changes Momentum
- Dan Lawrence’s one-handed gully catch dismissed Shan Masood for 95 and briefly seemed to swing the match England’s way.
- The moment illustrated how a spectacular wicket can create an opportunity to change momentum.