Pakistan batting collapses for 133 in Birmingham Test against England

Pakistan's batting lineup collapsed during the third Test against England in Birmingham, with the team being bowled out for just 133 runs in 33.5 overs. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, England's pace attack dominated the visitors. Josh Tongue led the destruction with figures of 4 wickets for 42 runs, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer claimed 3 wickets each. Robinson also reached the milestone of 100 Test wickets during the match.

Saud Shakeel was the lone resistance for Pakistan, scoring 43 runs off 47 balls. Other notable low scores included Babar Azam, who was dismissed for 7, and Aazaan Awais, who scored 9.

Following the poor performance, Pakistan's batting coach Michael Smith defended the nation's young players, stating that it is too early to form definitive conclusions about their quality. Smith noted that while the team is facing a difficult learning period in Test environments, there are signs of potential, emphasizing the need for players to learn how to bat for longer durations rather than just half-sessions.