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England vs PakistanENG vs PAK 3rd Test prediction & pitch report

England

Day-one score

295–359

vs

Pakistan

Day-one score

281–340

ENG 70%Draw 15%15% PAK
Start
19:30 IST
Venue
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Format
Test match
Sep 202613SunDate is a planning date

England vs Pakistan (3rd Test) at Edgbaston on 13 Sept 2026: our model leans England at 70% on a balanced surface, with a projected day-one score after 90 overs of 295–359.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

England start as the favourite in the 3rd Test at Edgbaston, but 15% of our model's weight sits on a draw, so the first two sessions matter most.

Lean: EnglandSurface: BalancedToss: bat firstHome side: England

The Pakistan tour of England, 2026 reaches match 3 of 3 when England face Pakistan in a Test at Edgbaston. It is listed for Sunday 13 September 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. England have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.

England's edge is their batting depth, while Pakistan's is their pace attack. The side whose strength suits Edgbaston gets the first say. Edgbaston is a loud, full ground with good carry, where 300-plus totals are not unusual, so we expect a balanced surface with a first-day score around 295–359 for England and 281–340 for Pakistan.

Summer cloud is common, and a damp start can bring seam and swing before the surface flattens. Because a draw is a live result here (15%), watch how much time is lost before you read anything into a single session.

Match ticket

Match details

Series
Pakistan tour of England, 2026
Stage
3rd Test
Fixture
England vs Pakistan
Date
Sunday 13 September 2026
Start time
19:30 IST
Venue
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Format
Test match
Match number
3 of 3
Surface
Balanced
Toss lean
Bat first
Home side
England

Cricket dates follow each series window, so confirm the exact day with the host board.

Win probability

Who will win today's match?

England 70%, draw 15%, Pakistan 15%. A draw carries real weight in a Test, so read the split as three outcomes rather than two.

Model lean

England

70% to win · 55-point gap

ENG 70%Draw 15%15% PAK

The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Edgbaston and England's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.

On a true surface, England's batting depth gets the extra weight in the model.

Rain and bad light matter more in a longer match, so the draw figure moves first when the forecast changes.

EnglandPakistan
  • 52BattingTop-order strength and depth48
  • 49Pace attackNew ball and death overs51
  • 49Spin attackMiddle-overs control51
  • 54Red-ball formRecent rating in this format46
  • 62Home conditionsEngland play in familiar conditions38

Impact names

Key players to watch

Four names our model expects to move this match on balanced conditions.

  • England

    All-rounder

    Sam Curran

    Two-way match-winner

    Impact84%
  • England

    Batter

    Joe Root

    Middle-order finisher

    Impact83%
  • Pakistan

    All-rounder

    Shadab Khan

    Two-way match-winner

    Impact86%
  • Pakistan

    Wicketkeeper

    Mohammad Rizwan

    Top-order stability

    Impact83%

These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.

Scoreboard model

Projected scoreline & over-by-over

Projected day-one score by session for each side, followed by the cumulative curve across 90 overs.

Projected runs by phase for England and Pakistan
SessionEnglandPakistan
Session 1Overs 1–3093–11289–106
Session 2Overs 31–60103–12398–117
Session 3Overs 61–9099–12494–117
Day one, 90 overs295–359281–340
Cumulative runs by overENGPAK
08817526335001836547290

Overs bowled

  • After 30 overs

    ENG 102PAK 97

  • After 60 overs

    ENG 216PAK 205

  • After 90 overs

    ENG 327PAK 310

Sessions are modelled at 30 overs each, and the totals are for the first 90 overs of a first innings.

Team details

About England vs Pakistan

England's edge is their batting depth, while Pakistan's is their pace attack. The side whose strength suits Edgbaston gets the first say.

England

  • Batting 84/100
  • Pace 82/100
  • Spin 72/100

England come in with an aggressive, front-foot batting group and a pace attack that likes helpful conditions. In this Test, their batting depth is their strongest suit.

Edgbaston is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle Pakistan's pace attack.

Pakistan

  • Batting 78/100
  • Pace 86/100
  • Spin 74/100

Pakistan come in with a pace-heavy bowling group and a batting order that swings between brilliant and brittle. In this Test, their pace attack is their strongest suit.

Edgbaston is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Their key question is how they handle England's batting depth.

ENG vs PAK pitch report

Balanced
Scoring index

Edgbaston is a loud, full ground with good carry, where 300-plus totals are not unusual. Our surface tag for this match is balanced, with a scoring index of 4 out of 5.

Batting looks easier early, so the side that wins the powerplay tends to hold the edge.

Summer cloud is common, and a damp start can bring seam and swing before the surface flattens.

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.

Market guide

Popular betting markets

The markets most followers look at for England vs Pakistan, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.

  • Match odds (with draw)

    Backs a team to win, or the draw. Unlike limited-overs cricket the market has three outcomes.

    Model split: England 70%, draw 15%, Pakistan 15%.

    How this market works
  • Toss winner

    A separate market on who wins the coin toss. It settles before the first ball.

    Toss lean is to bat first, so watch which captain has to choose.

    How this market works
  • Session runs

    Lines on how many runs a side scores in a session, or in a fixed number of overs.

    Session 1: England 93–112, Pakistan 89–106.

    How this market works
  • First-innings lead

    Bets on which side leads after both first innings, or by how many runs.

    Day-one projection: England 295–359, Pakistan 281–340.

    How this market works
  • Top batter

    Picks the leading run-scorer for a team or for the match.

    Sam Curran and Shadab Khan lead our watchlist.

    How this market works
  • Live in-play markets

    Prices move ball by ball with wickets, weather and session results.

    Rain delays reset the draw price first, so check the covers.

    How this market works

Betting tips

Betting tips for this match

Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.

  1. 1

    Read the surface before the toss

    Edgbaston is tagged balanced. Expect scores at or above the ground average once batters are set.

  2. 2

    Wait for the toss

    The lean is to bat first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.

  3. 3

    Watch each session, not just the result

    Sessions move prices in a Test. Our projection puts England at 93–112 in Session 1 against Pakistan's 89–106.

  4. 4

    Check the team news

    Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Sam Curran or Shadab Khan, moves this model by several points.

  5. 5

    Set a limit first

    Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.

The case for this match

Why bet on England vs Pakistan?

  • Pakistan keep it interesting

    England are ahead at 70%, but Pakistan have enough in their pace attack to make the market move quickly.

  • Match 3 of 3 in the Pakistan tour of England

    Series context shapes selection and tactics. A series decider raises the stakes for both sides.

  • Balanced conditions add an edge

    On a balanced surface the big overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.

  • Depth of markets

    A Test at Edgbaston normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.

For adults 18 and over. Betting can lead to loss, so only use money you can afford to lose.

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Answers

Questions about England vs Pakistan

  1. Our model gives England 70%, Pakistan 15% and the draw 15%. England are the strong favourite, but this is a Test and results can change quickly with weather and sessions. It is an indicative estimate, not advice.

  2. Edgbaston is a loud, full ground with good carry, where 300-plus totals are not unusual. We tag it balanced with a scoring index of 4 out of 5. Batting looks easier early, so the side that wins the powerplay tends to hold the edge.

  3. Our model projects England at 295–359 and Pakistan at 281–340 for the day-one score after 90 overs. Treat these as ranges, not promises.

  4. The lean is to bat first. A true surface rewards batting first, when the pitch is at its best.

  5. It is listed for Sunday 13 September 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.

  6. Our watchlist has Sam Curran (England, two-way match-winner), Joe Root (England, middle-order finisher), Shadab Khan (Pakistan, two-way match-winner), Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan, top-order stability). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.

  7. England play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.

  8. A Test can last up to five days with two innings each, so a draw is a real result and sessions matter.

  9. No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.

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