Birmingham, Sept. 10 -- England have strengthened their grip on the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, taking a massive 320-run lead after posting 453 in their first innings before reducing the visitors to 46/2 in the second at stumps on Day 2.

Resuming their innings at 156/4 after Day 1, England's middle order continued to pile on the runs despite Pakistan's bowlers finding occasional success. Harry Brook, who was unbeaten overnight, completed a fluent half-century and scored 75 before being dismissed. Dan Lawrence contributed a crucial 65, while wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith added 69 to take England's total beyond the 400-run mark.

Ollie Robinson provided late fireworks for the hosts with a quick 50 off 46 balls, helping Engl...