England suffered a crushing nine-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the deciding third Test, condemning them to a 2-1 series loss. Despite another batting collapse, Captain Ben Stokes expressed unwavering confidence in his team’s batting lineup.
“We have the best top six players in England,” Stokes asserted in an interview with Sky Sports. Coach Brendon McCullum shares Stokes’ optimism, backing the selected players. However, England’s batting struggles in spinning conditions were exposed once again.
The team’s woes began on day three, resuming at 24-3 and still 53 runs behind Pakistan’s first-innings score. England’s last seven wickets fell in a mere 17.4 overs, succumbing to a combination of turning deliveries and poor strokes. This collapse mirrored their struggles from the previous Test.
