BIRMINGHAM: England have won the toss and decided to field first against Pakistan in the opening Test of the series at Edgbaston on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 AM PDT at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. With overcast conditions expected, the England captain chose to put Pakistan in to bat first and make use of early movement for the seamers. This is the first Test of the 2026 England vs Pakistan series. Pakistan will look to post a big total batting first, while England will aim to strike early with the new ball. With overcast skies in Birmingham, England captain decided to take advantage of early seam movement. Pakistan will bat first and will be aiming to level the series after losing the second Test at Lord’s by 194 runs.The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM GMT at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. This Test is crucial for both sides as part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
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