In Birmingham, England is confidently moving towards a "clean sweep" victory in the Test series against Pakistan, and this is no longer just about the scoreboard. After two thrashings, the visitors look like a team that has lost not only matches but also belief in their own abilities.
Pakistan began the tour with defeats by an innings and 194 runs, and in the third Test at Edgbaston, they collapsed again in the first innings to 133. England replied with 453, and it seemed the matter would be decided in three days. But on the third day, Pakistan unexpectedly fought back: Shan Masood scored 95, and debutant Razaullah, batting at number nine, hit 81 with nine sixes.
This burst at the end of the day left England with a target of 130 runs on the fourth day. However, the resistance only highlighted the depth of the problem: Pakistan has to rely on miracles from newcomers and the tail, rather than the stability of the top order.
England, meanwhile, is demonstrating systemic superiority. Joe Root has returned the team to strict discipline after "Bazball," and the bowling attack, led by Archer, Robinson, and Tongue, is methodically destroying the opponent's defense. The psychological pressure on the Pakistani players is further intensified by the change of coaches in the middle of the tour.
Compare this to a typical family quarrel: when one participant is constantly losing and changes the rules on the fly, the other simply continues to play by their own rules. England is in no hurry; they are simply not giving the Pakistanis a chance for a comeback.
For Pakistani cricket, this is not just a series of defeats. It is a signal that without a serious restructuring of selection, coaching, and mental preparation, future tours will be even harder. England, meanwhile, confirms: in Test cricket, consistency and composure beat bright but chaotic bursts.
