England vs Pakistan Third Test: Edgbaston Time, TV and Team News
England begin the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston at 11am BST on Wednesday 9 September, with the series already secured at 2-0. The remaining target is a clean sweep; Pakistan need a response after another difficult defeat at Lord’s. Our cricket betting sites guide covers the available UK options, while this page brings together the Birmingham schedule, viewing information and selection issues ahead of the toss.
England vs Pakistan third Test: dates and start time
Edgbaston’s own ticket listing confirms Wednesday’s opening day and 11am start. The match is scheduled across five days, ending earlier if a result is reached.
| Day | Date | Scheduled start, BST |
|---|---|---|
| One | Wednesday 9 September | 11am |
| Two | Thursday 10 September | 11am |
| Three | Friday 11 September | 11am |
| Four | Saturday 12 September | 11am |
| Five | Sunday 13 September | 11am |
Weather or revised playing arrangements can change the daily timetable. Ticket holders should use Edgbaston’s match information for arrival arrangements. Edgbaston ticket listing.
England vs Pakistan odds: runs on the board at Edgbaston
With the series settled, individual batting markets offer a different angle on the third Test. These are published reference prices from 7 September, not confirmed live bookmaker offers.
Check selection and settlement terms. Prices checked against a 7 September preview; preferred-operator availability remains unconfirmed.
What TV channel is England vs Pakistan on?
Sky Sports Cricket carries the third Test in the UK. The scheduled first ball is 11am; that is separate from the start of the television build-up. Check your provider’s listing before Wednesday’s play. Sky Sports series report and coverage information.
This guide does not assign a BBC highlights slot or radio frequency without a confirmed listing for the Edgbaston match.
How did England take a 2-0 lead?
England followed their innings victory at Headingley with a 194-run win at Lord’s. Pakistan can no longer level the three-match series.
| Test | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| First | Headingley | England won by an innings and 103 runs |
| Second | Lord’s | England won by 194 runs |
| Third | Edgbaston | Starts 9 September |
The results give England room to consider workloads, but rotation should remain a selection question until the XI is announced. Series results and squad context.
Edgbaston supplies its own soundtrack: a gathering murmur behind the bowler, the crack of a drive and a stand suddenly finding its voice. England arrive with the trophy argument settled, but the crowd will still want a performance worth the train fare.
Third Test team news: what is confirmed?
England’s announced squad again excludes Brydon Carse, with Sonny Baker retained. Those squad decisions should not be confused with confirmation of the final eleven. England squad report.
Pakistan have changed their coaching team, bringing in Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke, and reshaped the touring squad. The final XI needs checking afresh rather than recycling the Lord’s team. Pakistan changes.
